What are the three dominant hypotheses regarding why archaic Homo left Africa?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: The ideal answer will include:
1. Hominins had become meat-eaters and followed herds that moved out of Africa.
2. They were drawn to the cooler climate, where their adaptability gave them an advantage over other species.
3. Humans are "natural" migrants, and can be expected to settle new areas over time.

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Individuals who cultivate land for their basic subsistence while paying tribute to a ruling elite are called __________

A. slaves B. peasants C. laborers D. journeymen

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All of the following statements about megacorporations are correct except: a. many of them generate more money than whole countries. b. they are often subject to open records and must disclose many internal affairs. c. they are the products of the technological revolution. d. they are such large businesses that they can often ignore and change the plans of government where theyoperate

e. they are controlled by wealthy capitalists.

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Through "developmental acclimatization" individuals develop irreversible physical characteristics in response to environmental conditions

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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In 2008, the maquiladoras employed more than __________ people

a. 200,000 b. 100,000 c. 500,000 d. 400,000

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