Which best describes the migration patterns of early humans? homo sapiens traveled the length of the african continent, but stayed out of the colder regions because of their inability to survive in such climates. homo sapiens founded communities in colder regions because they could make clothing and build efficient shelters. the end of the ice age and the rising ocean levels forced homo sapiens to move beyond the southern hemisphere. originating in northern europe, homo sapiens traveled to the southern hemisphere following herds of animals for food.