10 Questions
What is the estimated timeframe for the rapid movement of modern humans throughout Australia?
48,000-50,000 years ago
What distinctive marker is found in Aboriginal populations' genomes, indicating their connection to the original diaspora of modern humans?
Around 2.5% of Neandertal DNA
What hazardous mode of transportation was likely used to reach Australia 50,000 years ago according to recent studies?
Raft
What is the estimated total group size that might have been involved in the hazardous sea voyage to Australia?
100 to 400 people
What region is suggested as the potential departure point for the sea voyage to Australia between Timor/Roti and the northern Kimberley coast?
Island Southeast Asia
What is the age declared for human presence at Madjedbebe in northern Australia?
More than 65,000 years ago
Which archaeological sites in Australia are mentioned as appearing shortly after 50,000 years ago?
Barrow Island, Carpenters Gap, Devils Lair, Willandra Lakes, and Warratyi rockshelter
What is the name given to the 43,000-45,000-year-old individual found in Siberia with Neandertal DNA?
Ust’-Ishim
What is the maximum number of generations after the initial Neandertal liaison that the Ust’-Ishim specimen could be?
230-430 generations
What is one major limitation of the Madjedbebe study mentioned in the text?
The stone artefacts themselves weren’t dated, just the surrounding sand layers
This quiz explores the rapid human movement throughout Australia 48,000-50,000 years ago, the out of Africa migration, and the hybridization with Neandertals. Test your knowledge on ancient human migrations and genetic ancestry.
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