Evolution and Migration

What was the monumental event in human history mentioned in the passage?

• The migration from Asia to North America across the Bering Strait

• The invention of the wheel

• The discovery of America by Columbus

• The construction of the Great Wall of China

How long did the process of overspreading the Americas take?

• More than 1,000 years

• 500 years

• 100 years

• 50 years

What was the average speed of the migration across the Americas?

• About 10 north-south miles per year

• About 5 north-south miles per year

• About 20 north-south miles per year

• About 1 north-south mile per year

What physical features of the American continents made the migration challenging?

• Mountain passes and deserts

• Rivers and lakes

• Plains and plateaus

• Valleys and canyons

What type of lifestyle had the migrants evolved over the years?

• Professional nomads

• Settled farmers

• Urban dwellers

• Hunters and gatherers

What regions did the populations spread through in the Americas?

• Grasslands, eastern forests, coastal swamps

• Deserts, rivers, lakes

• Mountains, valleys, plateaus

• Urban areas, farmlands, industrial zones

What ensured that the migrants would find the resources needed to survive?

• Their lifestyle as professional nomads

• Their knowledge of agriculture

• Their advanced technology

• Their trade with local populations