The Peopling of the New World

question 16

Multiple Choice

The peopling of the New World

• A) occurred first in South America
• B) was accomplished via the Bering Strait land bridge.
• C) certainly occurred prior to 20,000 BP.
• D) was accomplished via boats from Egypt.

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