Q. Kurgan hypothesis, recently seen in the news, is related to the domestication of which animal?
Answer:
Horse
Notes: The Kurgan hypothesis suggests that humans began domesticating horses around 3500 BCE, particularly by the Yamnaya people near the Black Sea. This domestication is believed to have facilitated transportation across Eurasia and influenced the spread of Indo-European languages. Recent studies, however, have raised doubts about the definitive link between skeletal changes and horseback riding, suggesting that similar alterations could arise from other activities, such as riding carts. This ongoing debate highlights the complexities of understanding ancient human behaviors.