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Early Human Migration Worksheet

Explore the fascinating journey of early humans as they migrated across the globe, adapting to new environments and developing new cultures.

Grade 6 Social studies World HistoryEarly Human Migration
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D1.2.6-8. Explain points of agreement and disagreement experts have about the interpretation of historical sources and evidence.D2.His.1.6-8. Analyze connections among events and developments in broader historical contexts.

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Early Human Migration

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use the provided map and your knowledge of early human history to help you.

1. According to the map, from which continent did early humans originate?

a

Europe

b

Asia

c

Africa

d

North America

2. What significant land bridge allowed early humans to migrate from Asia to North America?

a

Suez Canal

b

Beringia

c

Panama Isthmus

d

Strait of Gibraltar

3. Early humans were   and gatherers, constantly moving to find food and resources.

4. The development of   allowed early humans to adapt to colder climates and cook food.

5. Describe two reasons why early humans migrated from one place to another.

6. Early humans migrated only during warm periods.

T

True

F

False

7. The ability to make tools helped early humans adapt to new environments.

T

True

F

False

Match each term with its definition.

8. Nomad

 

a. Period of extreme cold, leading to ice sheets

9. Ice Age

 

b. A person who moves from place to place in search of food

10. Beringia

 

c. A land bridge between Asia and North America

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