Which Region Served as a Land Bridge for Migrating Peoples

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which region served as a land bridge for migrating peoples who ultimately traveled to Australia?

• A) The Malay Peninsula
• B) The Khyber Pass
• C) The Gobi Desert
• D) The Islands of Japan
• E) The Deccan Plateau

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