Human Migration and Early Cultures

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Which of the following does not refer to Mungo Man and Mungo Woman?

The remains were found in New Zealand (correct)

Archaeological finds in Africa

Part of ancient human remains

Discovered in Australia

The last place to be populated by humans was?

America

The remains of Mungo Man and Mungo Woman were found in?

Australia

Which of the following was NOT part of the description used by J.M. Bowler to describe his discovery of Mungo Man?

The skeleton was completely intact Signup and view all the answers

According to the map, First Travels to Australia, what was the predominant cardinal direction of migration to Australia?

South from Asia Signup and view all the answers

Archaeological evidence of the very earliest humans includes all of the following except?

Written documents Signup and view all the answers

Ocher was used by the Neanderthals to?

make body paint Signup and view all the answers

Why was the peopling of Australia an important phase in the history of humankind?

The construction of boats and rafts allowed movement to new landmasses Signup and view all the answers

Archaeological evidence of ancient peoples includes all of the following except?

Written records Signup and view all the answers

Skills found at this site prove that all modern people are descended from this site?

Herto Signup and view all the answers

The ancient species that is considered to be the closest to modern humans is the?

chimpanzee Signup and view all the answers

All scientists who study early humans agree on the basic concept that?

humans originated in Africa Signup and view all the answers

The concept of evolution was proposed by?

Charles Darwin Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase "in this sense, we are all African" imply?

All humans are descendants from African Homo sapiens sapiens Signup and view all the answers

The population of anatomically modern people during mitochondrial Eve's time did not change until?

the development of agriculture Signup and view all the answers

In studying ancient sites, what would not be considered evidence of distinctly human behavior?

Irrigation Signup and view all the answers

The oldest known ancestor of humans was found in?

Tanzania Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following relate to the settling of Asia between 80,000 and 60,000 BCE?

Possible severe temperature drops in Africa forced people to immigrate to Asia Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of climate drying in Africa millions of years ago?

Environmental changes were severe Signup and view all the answers

Thermoluminescent dating measures?

the amount of radiation emitted by an object Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly describes the site at Herto?

skulls found at Herto date back to 160,000 BCE Signup and view all the answers

The assumed remnants of a necklace found in the Blombos Cave was made of?

shells Signup and view all the answers

According to the reading, "Visual Evidence in Primary sources: The First Art Objects......" Triangle markings on the block of ocher found at the site were probably?

some type of counting system Signup and view all the answers

What historical evidence points to the evidence of religion in early man?

Burial of the dead Signup and view all the answers

What ability did the Cro Magnon people develop that increased their chances of survival?

Gathering wild plants Signup and view all the answers

The following are all possible reasons the ancients buried their dead except?

Burial was an early innate behavior Signup and view all the answers

The innovation of the bone needle is associated with the?

Cro Magnon era Signup and view all the answers

Cave art found in Chauvet, France, included all of the following except?

Family scenes Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements described in "Movement of Ideas through primary sources..." is not true?

Artwork always has one meaning Signup and view all the answers

Characteristics of the premodern Neanderthal species include all of the following except?

Use of metal tools Signup and view all the answers

The skeletons of a Neanderthal male and a modern male would show many similar physical features except for?

Brain size differences Signup and view all the answers

A team based in the Max Planck Institute in Leipzig, Germany, has been working on mapping the DNA of?

Neanderthals Signup and view all the answers

Unusual remains of a possible descendant of Homo erectus were recently discovered in?

the Island of Flores, Indonesia Signup and view all the answers

What does the term island-dwarfing refer to?

Areas that seem to produce smaller strains of various species of animals and humans Signup and view all the answers

The First Americans resembled their closest ancestors, whose origin was?

Siberia Signup and view all the answers

All human remains found in the Americas belong to?

Homo sapiens Signup and view all the answers

The date associated with the earliest human occupation of the Western Hemisphere is?

12,000 BCE Signup and view all the answers

Beringia connects which landmasses?

Alaska and Russia Signup and view all the answers

The land bridge between Russia & Alaska was formed by?

the Wisconsin Ice Age, which resulted in a drop in the ocean level Signup and view all the answers

How did the Rocky and Andes Mountains affect the movement of early settlers?

They created a physical barrier that impeded any movement into the area east of the mountain ranges Signup and view all the answers

The most important ancient site in the Americas is located?

in Monte Verde, Chile Signup and view all the answers

The preserving medium that saved much of the ancient evidence at Monte Verde was?

peat Signup and view all the answers

Carbon 14 testing is used to identify?

the approximate age of archaeological evidence and artifacts Signup and view all the answers

Although no human remains have ever been found at Monte Verde, what evidence was found that proved beyond a doubt that early settlers once occupied the site?

A human footprint Signup and view all the answers

Tools found at Monte Verde include?

bolos and spear points Signup and view all the answers

The remains of residences found at Monte Verde indicate that the homes were made with?

animal skins Signup and view all the answers

Characteristics of the Neanderthals did not include?

Evolution into the Cro Magnon Signup and view all the answers

The main weapon used to kill large game at Monte Verde was the?

atlatl Signup and view all the answers

The main diet of Clovis people included?

fruit, veggies, meat Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Clovis people begin hunting and eating bison?

Mastodons & Mammoths became extinct Signup and view all the answers

The Natufians, who were the first to domesticate animals and cultivate crops, lived in?

Palestine and Southern Syria Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a description of the Natufians?

They developed handles for their tools. Signup and view all the answers

Most scientists agree that migration to the Americas stopped when?

the climate warmed and ocean levels rose Signup and view all the answers

The earliest depiction of humans as statues was found at?

Ain Ghazal, Jordan Signup and view all the answers

What was the first and most important result of agriculture to the Natufians and other Neolithic peoples who practiced agriculture?

Population growth Signup and view all the answers

What does the artwork found in shrine rooms in Catalhoyuk imply?

Bulls and rams were revered Signup and view all the answers

As early settlements, how did Jericho differ from Catalhoyuk?

All of these Signup and view all the answers

Residents of this site buried the heads of their dead under their homes?

Ain Ghazal Signup and view all the answers

Referring to Map 1.2, Early Agriculture, agriculture was not practiced in?

New Guinea Signup and view all the answers

Referring to the illustration, The World's Earliest City: Catalhoyuk, Turkey, what is a distinctive characteristic of the town?

Rooftop doors Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Mungo Man and Mungo Woman

Mungo Man and Mungo Woman were discovered in Australia, not New Zealand.
J.M. Bowler's description highlighted that the skeleton was not completely intact.

Human Migration

America was the last region populated by humans.
The primary migration path to Australia was south from Asia.
Climate changes in Africa between 80,000 and 60,000 BCE drove migration to Asia.

Archaeological Evidence

Earliest humans left no written documents; thus, written evidence does not exist from this time.
The oldest known human ancestor was found in Tanzania.
Examples of ancient peoples’ evidence exclude written records.

Tools and Cultural Practices

Neanderthals used ocher to create body paint and develop cultural practices.
Cro Magnon people enhanced survival skills through gathering wild plants and innovation like bone needles.

Evidence of Religion

Burial of the dead indicates early religious practices among ancient peoples.

Neanderthals and Early Humans

Similarities exist between Neanderthal and modern human skeletal structure, particularly in brain size differences.
Genetic studies on Neanderthal DNA provide insights into ancient human relationships.

Geography and Settlement

The Beringia land bridge connected Alaska and Russia, allowing for the migration of early Americans with origins traced to Siberia.
The Rocky and Andes Mountains created barriers for movement in ancient settlements.

Significant Sites

Monte Verde, Chile, is the most important ancient site in the Americas, preserved by peat.
Carbon-14 testing determines the age of artifacts.

Lifestyle of Early Settlers

Clovis people’s diet included fruits, vegetables, and meat; they adapted their hunting strategies as megafauna such as mastodons and mammoths went extinct.
Natufians in Palestine and Southern Syria were the first to domesticate animals and practice agriculture, leading to population growth.

Artistic Expression

The earliest human depictions as statues were found at Ain Ghazal, Jordan.
Catalhoyuk's shrine art implies a reverence for bulls and rams, reflecting cultural beliefs.

Urban Characteristics

Jericho and Catalhoyuk displayed distinct urban characteristics, including home burial practices and rooftop entrances in houses.

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Explore the intriguing story of human migration, including the discoveries of Mungo Man and Mungo Woman in Australia. This quiz delves into archaeological evidence, tools and cultural practices of early humans, and insights into their religious beliefs. Test your knowledge of how our ancestors adapted and thrived in changing environments.