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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic that distinguishes Homo sapiens from Homo erectus?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic that distinguishes Homo sapiens from Homo erectus?
- Higher, rounder skull
- Flatter face
- Larger brain
- Larger jawbones and teeth (correct)
Which of the following is considered the earliest evidence of cultural traits in hominins?
Which of the following is considered the earliest evidence of cultural traits in hominins?
- Spoken language
- Gestures and calls for communication
- Parental care
- Tool making (correct)
Which model for the origin of Homo sapiens is supported by genomic studies of global populations?
Which model for the origin of Homo sapiens is supported by genomic studies of global populations?
- Both the Multiregional and Replacement models
- Neither the Multiregional nor the Replacement models
- Replacement model (correct)
- Multiregional model
What is the primary evolutionary advantage of the larger brain size in Homo sapiens compared to Homo erectus?
What is the primary evolutionary advantage of the larger brain size in Homo sapiens compared to Homo erectus?
How did the transition to bipedalism in early hominins likely affect their dietary and foraging strategies?
How did the transition to bipedalism in early hominins likely affect their dietary and foraging strategies?
What do footprints of Australopithecus afarensis indicate about their foot structure?
What do footprints of Australopithecus afarensis indicate about their foot structure?
In what way did Lucy (Australopithecus afarensis) primarily move?
In what way did Lucy (Australopithecus afarensis) primarily move?
What is the estimated time period that Australopithecus afarensis existed in Africa?
What is the estimated time period that Australopithecus afarensis existed in Africa?
What is the significance of the Bipedal Footprints from 3.6 million years ago?
What is the significance of the Bipedal Footprints from 3.6 million years ago?
What major physical characteristic distinguished Australopithecus afarensis from other hominin species?
What major physical characteristic distinguished Australopithecus afarensis from other hominin species?
Where did Australopithecus afarensis primarily live during their existence?
Where did Australopithecus afarensis primarily live during their existence?
What does the shorter stride of the Bipedal Footprints walkers suggest compared to modern humans?
What does the shorter stride of the Bipedal Footprints walkers suggest compared to modern humans?
