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Early Human Migration Worksheet

Explore the fascinating journey of early humans as they migrated across the globe in this Grade 5 social studies worksheet.

Grade 5 Social studies World HistoryEarly Human Migration
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Early Human Migration

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Some questions may refer to the map below.

Observe the map below, which illustrates the major migration routes of early humans out of Africa.

Map showing early human migration routes

1. Where did early humans originate?

a

Asia

b

Europe

c

Africa

d

North America

2. What is the main reason early humans migrated from one place to another?

a

To find better weather

b

To escape enemies

c

To follow food sources

d

To explore new lands for fun

3. Early humans were  , meaning they moved from place to place in search of food.

4. The land bridge that connected Asia and North America during the Ice Age was called  .

5. Early humans migrated to all continents except Antarctica.

T

True

F

False

6. Early humans used boats to cross the Atlantic Ocean to reach North America.

T

True

F

False

7. Describe two challenges early humans faced during their migrations.

Match each term on the left with its definition on the right.

8. Beringia

 

a. People who move from place to place

9. Nomads

 

b. A land bridge that connected Asia and North America