Large study of ancient DNA reveals indigenous Americans wiped out in 14th century
Q. Large study of ancient DNA retrieved from mummies and skeletons of indigenous Americans has confirmed that European conquest of which century finished them off completely across the continent?- Published on 04 Apr 16a. 13th century
b. 14th century
c. 15th century
d. 16th century
ANSWER: 14th century
A massive study of ancient DNA retrieved from 100 mummies and skeletons of indigenous Americans has confirmed the European conquest of the 14th century finished off original inhabitants across the continent. Researchers reconstructed a genetic history of indigenous American population by observing the DNA of 92 pre Columbian mummies and skeletons between 500 to 8600 years.
Ancient genetic signals also provide more precise timing of first people entering the Americas.
