Land bridge Connecting Asia & North America (College Board AP® US History): Study Guide
Migration of early Indigenous Peoples
During the Ice Age, the first people arrived in the region now known as North America
They traveled across a land bridge which connected North America to Asia
The migration from Alaska to South America took more than 1000 years
The people followed large herds of animals, such as mammoths
They survived by eating plants, small game, and fish
People migrated in small groups
As a result, hundreds of different tribes formed
These tribes all developed different social structures, cultural traditions and agricultures
Examiner Tips and Tricks
Answering Multiple Choice Questions
When taking a multiple-choice test, eliminate as many of the wrong answers as possible. It is better that you guess between a few probable choices than to leave the answer blank.
Worked Example
While no one knows how the first humans came to the Western Hemisphere, it is believed they crossed a land bridge during the Ice Age. An exam question based on this section may ask you what some of the reasons are for this migration.
Example:
Which of the following factors most likely contributed to the migration of early human populations across a land bridge between Asia and North America?
(A) Development of advanced maritime technology
(B) Pursuit of large game animals, such as mammoths
(C) Expansion of agricultural practices from Asia to North America
(D) Religious or ceremonial motivations tied to ancestral homelands
Answer: (B) The people followed large herds of animals, such as mammoths.
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