The Out Of Africa Theory Flashcards
1
Q
Why did humans migrate out of Africa?
A
The changing climate forced them to move.
2
Q
What continents did early humans migrate to, and what order did they migrate?
A
Africa 3.6 million years ago, Asia 1.8 million years ago, Europe 40,000 years ago, Australia 33,000 years ago, South America 12,000 years ago, and North America 11,000 years ago.
3
Q
Why was migration from Africa a significant part of history?
A
1) It freed up space
2) Allowed them to explore and learn new things
3) each country has its own unique plants and animals with which they could trade.
