Ancient Pre-Historic Times and Colonial American History

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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?

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?

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?

Use the arrow down key for navigation Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for focusing on drier climates when searching for ancient remains?

Fossils decompose more slowly in drier climates Signup and view all the answers

Why do archaeologists use stratigraphy to measure the soil around old skeletons rather than analyze the bones themselves?

Stratigraphy helps in accurately dating the age of the soil Signup and view all the answers

What does mitochondrial DNA contain that is helpful for understanding the past?

Traces of early mutations Signup and view all the answers

What do the nearly fully intact 'Lucy' and some primate skulls indicate about their age?

They are about 3.6 million years old Signup and view all the answers

What do some archaeologists refer to as 'Out of Africa 1'?

The migration of bipedal hominins from Africa to Asia and Europe Signup and view all the answers

Why are only a small portion of fossils able to survive worldwide?

Fossils decompose in moisture Signup and view all the answers

Why is it recommended to pay attention to images and maps while reading the text?

To provide context and visual representation of the content Signup and view all the answers

What disciplinary studies are combined to study America's Pre-Columbian era, according to the text?

Paleoanthropology, archaeogenetics, and genetics Signup and view all the answers

Why is America’s Pre-Columbian era described as shrouded in mystery?

As a result of the limited archaeological evidence available Signup and view all the answers

Why does the text recommend using the arrow down key instead of the scrollbar when reading online?

To improve retention and comprehension of the material Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information in the text, why do archaeologists mainly search for ancient remains in drier climates?

Moisture accelerates the decomposition of fossils, making it difficult to find well-preserved remains. Signup and view all the answers

What does mitochondrial DNA provide that is helpful for understanding the past, according to the text?

Historical records of human migration patterns Signup and view all the answers

Why do archaeologists use stratigraphy to measure the soil around old skeletons rather than analyze the bones themselves?

Stratigraphy provides information about the age and relative chronology of the fossils. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the footprints discovered in Tanzania, as mentioned in the text?

They provide evidence of bipedal walking by hominids as far back as 2.5 million years ago. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for dismissing the possibility that humanity started in America and then migrated to Eurasia?

America does not have fossils as old as those found in Africa, indicating a longer human presence in Africa. Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information in the text, what do the nearly fully intact 'Lucy' and some primate skulls indicate about their age?

They date back 5-7 million years, showing evidence of early hominin fossil fragments. Signup and view all the answers

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What is the main reason for discussing ancient 'pre-historic' times in this chapter?

What is the recommended approach to using the links in the text?

What is the significance of America's Pre-Columbian era 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?

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 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'?

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?

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 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?

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?

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?

Based on the information in the text, what do the nearly fully intact 'Lucy' and some primate skulls indicate about their age?

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