Chapter 7 - "Sahul" Flashcards
1
Q
The area of Australia, New Guinea, and Tasmania is called….
A
Sahul - “Greater Australia”
2
Q
Why do people care about Sahul?
A
- intentional and planned migrations
- lived in a variety of climates
- voyages probably happened over several generations
3
Q
Was it connected to Asia at one point?
A
yes, but then continental drift happened.
4
Q
what is the first way that people took to get to Sahul?
A
starting on the coast of Borneo with several boat trips to New Guinea,
-longest boat trip is 42 miles, average is 17 miles
5
Q
What is the second route?
A
start at java with 8 boat trips, longest being 54 miles, average 12 miles
6
Q
was there lower sea levels?
A
yes, absorbed by glaciers
