Out of Africa and Austronesian Migration Theories

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Which hypothesis posits that the first humans originated in Africa?

  • Out of Africa Theory (correct)
  • Nusantao Network
  • Mainland Origin Hypothesis
  • Out of Taiwan Theory

The Mainland Origin Hypothesis claims that Austronesians originated in Africa.

False (B)

Who proposed the Mainland Origin Hypothesis?

Peter Bellwood

The _____ Maritime Trading and Communication Network explains the spread of Austronesians and their languages in the Asia Pacific.

<p>Nusantao</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the theory with its corresponding origin concept:

<p>Out of Africa Theory = First humans originated in Africa Out of Taiwan Theory = Austronesians originated in Taiwan Nusantao Network = Indigenous ancient people of Southeast Asia Austronesians = Neolithic people with related languages</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Out of Africa Theory

  • Hypothesis proposing that modern humans originated in Africa.
  • Suggests migration to various parts of the world occurred hundreds of thousands of years ago.

Mainland Origin Hypothesis/Out of Taiwan Theory

  • Proposed by Peter Bellwood.
  • Claims that Austronesians originated in Taiwan.
  • Details migration paths to the Philippines and Indonesia, eventually reaching Polynesia, Micronesia, and Melanesia.
  • Austronesians are a group of Neolithic people identified by closely related languages.

Island Origin Hypothesis/Nusantao Network

  • Nusantao refers to the indigenous ancient peoples of Southeast Asia.
  • The Nusantao Maritime Trading and Communication Network illustrates the spread of Austronesians and their languages across the Asia Pacific region.
  • Highlights early trading and communication systems that facilitated cultural interaction among islands.

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