National Geographic Human Family Tree Assignment Questions
Instructions: Please answer the following questions in typed standard MLA format, about one paragraph per answer. Students are encouraged to use other sources although not required to do so for this assignment.
How have scientists traced the genetic ancestry of humanity back to its early origins? What measures have scientists taken to verify that their results are accurate?

In this study, are people’s ancestry traced back through their matrilineal ancestry, patrilineal ancestry, or both?

3. Where do the common roots of all humanity go back to? From a genetic standpoint, how much of everyone’s DNA is the same?

4. What led the ancestors of today’s humans to migrate out of Africa? Did people leave Africa in one migration or many?

5. Why is there more genetic variation amongst Africans than any other major population group?

6. Does the documentary change your views about race? Why or why not? How so?