10 Questions
Which of the following statements about the fossil record in Africa is true?
The fossil record in Africa shows that human lineage diverged from African apes around 8 to 6 million years ago.
Why did bipedalism develop in hominids?
To allow them to use their hands to develop, craft, and use tools.
What has cast doubt on the theory that bipedal hominids became bipedal to adapt to life in the grasslands?
The discovery of fossils of bipedal hominids alongside fossil remains of wood, seeds, and other forest dwellers.
What did bipedalism eventually contribute to for hominids?
A move out of forests into the savanna and becoming big game hunters and gatherers.
What drove some bipedal hominids out of the forest?
Climate changes.
Which of the following is a key difference between the Paleolithic and Neolithic eras?
The Paleolithic era required labor-intensive tasks like irrigation and plowing, while the Neolithic era did not.
What contributed to the development of class in the Neolithic era?
Religion and trade
Why were hierarchies less pronounced in the Paleolithic era?
There were no large scale building projects like aqueducts or canals in the Paleolithic era.
What was a result of the intensification of agriculture during the Neolithic era?
The establishment of ruling elites
What was a societal grouping that did not exist during the Paleolithic era?
Ruling elites
Test your knowledge on the origins of human evolution in Africa, from the divergence between human lineage and African apes to the development of bipedalism.
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