What is the leading theory about how early humans arrived on the American continents?
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Responses
They walked from Africa to South America when those two continents were part of the same landmass.
They walked from Asia to North America over a strip of land that has since been covered by the ocean.
They sailed in large ships from Australia to North America.
They canoed from Antarctica to South America when the climate there became too harsh.
The leading theory about how early humans arrived on the American continents is that they walked from Asia to North America over a strip of land that has since been covered by the ocean.
How did the shift to farming affect Native American cultures? Select all that apply.
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Responses
Farming encouraged native cultures to build more permanent shelters and communities.
Farming encouraged native cultures to build more permanent shelters and communities.
The shift to agriculture led to a boost in immunity from diseases.
The shift to agriculture led to a boost in immunity from diseases.
Agriculture provided a surplus of food, allowing for an increase in the population.
Agriculture provided a surplus of food, allowing for an increase in the population.
Farms took up space, which spread communities too thin to be interconnected and caused civilizations to wither away.
Farms took up space, which spread communities too thin to be interconnected and caused civilizations to wither away.
The correct responses are:
- Farming encouraged native cultures to build more permanent shelters and communities.
- The shift to agriculture led to a boost in immunity from diseases.
- Agriculture provided a surplus of food, allowing for an increase in the population.