100 POINTS!!
Please match the group to the correct potential evidence that proves that they may have come to the Americas first.
Question 1 options:
1. A map in this country allegedly dates back to 1418 and shows a very accurate depiction of the known world when compared to today's maps.
2. well-known seafarers, the copper found in Mediterranean bronze has a similar isotopic signature as that of copper from the Lake Superior in the Greta Lakes region.
3. The spread of the South American sweet potato across the Pacific islands, the presence of a sewn plank canoe, and strong similarity in design of this group's fish hooks with the Chumash tribe of California, are strong evidence of contact in the Americas with this group.
4. The presence of the Olmec's large human head sculptures with physical features of this group and the close geographic location are strong evidence of contact with this group.
5. The Mandan American Indian tribe had similarities in language with that of this group. The word for house was the same in both languages.
6. The stone tool shape that was unique to this group was found off the coast of Virginia.
7. The possible presence of the writing known as Ogham in Kentucky, West Virginia, and Virginia is strong evidence of contact with this group.
8. Ancient pottery, in Valdivia, in Ecuador, is strong evidence for contact with this group.
9. The remnants of 200 amphorae jars, found off the coast of Brazil is strong evidence for contact with the group.
a.
Romans
b.
Irish
c.
Africans
d.
Polynesians
e.
Japanese
f.
Chinese
g.
Welsh
h.
Solutreans
i.
Phoenicians/ Minoans
