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What is the main reason for discussing ancient 'pre-historic' times in this chapter?
What is the main reason for discussing ancient 'pre-historic' times in this chapter?
- To highlight the technological advancements of pre-historic times
- To discuss the impact of Christopher Columbus' arrival in 1492
- To provide a backdrop to colonial American history (correct)
- To provide a detailed account of ancient civilizations
What is the recommended approach to using the links in the text?
What is the recommended approach to using the links in the text?
- To skip over the links as they are only for general edification (correct)
- To click on as many links as possible for comprehensive understanding
- To thoroughly memorize the content of the linked pages
- To use the links to test your knowledge on the 1301 Learning Objectives
What is the significance of America's Pre-Columbian era according to the text?
What is the significance of America's Pre-Columbian era according to the text?
- It marks the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas
- It primarily focuses on the achievements of ancient American civilizations
- It is shrouded in mystery and lacks historical importance
- It provides fertile ground for interdisciplinary studies (correct)
What is the recommended reading approach when reading online according to the text?
What is the recommended reading approach when reading online according to the text?
What is the main reason for focusing on drier climates when searching for ancient remains?
What is the main reason for focusing on drier climates when searching for ancient remains?
Why do archaeologists use stratigraphy to measure the soil around old skeletons rather than analyze the bones themselves?
Why do archaeologists use stratigraphy to measure the soil around old skeletons rather than analyze the bones themselves?
What does mitochondrial DNA contain that is helpful for understanding the past?
What does mitochondrial DNA contain that is helpful for understanding the past?
What do the nearly fully intact 'Lucy' and some primate skulls indicate about their age?
What do the nearly fully intact 'Lucy' and some primate skulls indicate about their age?
What do some archaeologists refer to as 'Out of Africa 1'?
What do some archaeologists refer to as 'Out of Africa 1'?
Why are only a small portion of fossils able to survive worldwide?
Why are only a small portion of fossils able to survive worldwide?
Why is it recommended to pay attention to images and maps while reading the text?
Why is it recommended to pay attention to images and maps while reading the text?
What disciplinary studies are combined to study America's Pre-Columbian era, according to the text?
What disciplinary studies are combined to study America's Pre-Columbian era, according to the text?
Why is America’s Pre-Columbian era described as shrouded in mystery?
Why is America’s Pre-Columbian era described as shrouded in mystery?
Why does the text recommend using the arrow down key instead of the scrollbar when reading online?
Why does the text recommend using the arrow down key instead of the scrollbar when reading online?
Based on the information in the text, why do archaeologists mainly search for ancient remains in drier climates?
Based on the information in the text, why do archaeologists mainly search for ancient remains in drier climates?
What does mitochondrial DNA provide that is helpful for understanding the past, according to the text?
What does mitochondrial DNA provide that is helpful for understanding the past, according to the text?
Why do archaeologists use stratigraphy to measure the soil around old skeletons rather than analyze the bones themselves?
Why do archaeologists use stratigraphy to measure the soil around old skeletons rather than analyze the bones themselves?
What is the significance of the footprints discovered in Tanzania, as mentioned in the text?
What is the significance of the footprints discovered in Tanzania, as mentioned in the text?
What is the main reason for dismissing the possibility that humanity started in America and then migrated to Eurasia?
What is the main reason for dismissing the possibility that humanity started in America and then migrated to Eurasia?
Based on the information in the text, what do the nearly fully intact 'Lucy' and some primate skulls indicate about their age?
Based on the information in the text, what do the nearly fully intact 'Lucy' and some primate skulls indicate about their age?
