12 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic that distinguishes Homo sapiens from Homo erectus?
Larger jawbones and teeth
Which of the following is considered the earliest evidence of cultural traits in hominins?
Tool making
Which model for the origin of Homo sapiens is supported by genomic studies of global populations?
Replacement model
What is the primary evolutionary advantage of the larger brain size in Homo sapiens compared to Homo erectus?
Enhanced social cognition and communication
How did the transition to bipedalism in early hominins likely affect their dietary and foraging strategies?
It enabled longer-distance travel and access to a wider range of food resources
What do footprints of Australopithecus afarensis indicate about their foot structure?
They had a pronounced arch and a big toe in line with other toes
In what way did Lucy (Australopithecus afarensis) primarily move?
Both walked upright on the ground and climbed on all fours along branches
What is the estimated time period that Australopithecus afarensis existed in Africa?
From 3.9 to 3 million years ago
What is the significance of the Bipedal Footprints from 3.6 million years ago?
They show evidence of early hominins walking on two legs
What major physical characteristic distinguished Australopithecus afarensis from other hominin species?
Having a big toe aligned with the other toes
Where did Australopithecus afarensis primarily live during their existence?
Tanzania and parts of eastern Africa
What does the shorter stride of the Bipedal Footprints walkers suggest compared to modern humans?
They had a different walking gait than modern humans
Explore the topic of Neanderthals and modern humans, including their physical characteristics and DNA studies. Learn about the scientific study of prehistoric humans through this quiz based on Chapter 26 of 'Human Evolution' by Albia Dugger at Miami Dade College.
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