The Amazing World of Humans

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Which species of primate are humans a part of?

  • Orangutans
  • Homo sapiens (correct)
  • Chimpanzees
  • Gorillas

What are some characteristics of humans?

  • Hairlessness, quadrupedalism, high intelligence
  • Hairiness, quadrupedalism, low intelligence
  • Hairiness, bipedalism, low intelligence
  • Hairlessness, bipedalism, high intelligence (correct)

What enables humans to thrive in varied environments and develop complex societies?

  • Strong muscles and physical agility
  • Long lifespan and reproductive capabilities
  • Large brain and resulting cognitive skills (correct)
  • Sharp teeth and hunting abilities

What are some social structures that humans tend to live in?

<p>Complex social structures composed of many cooperating and competing groups (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has motivated humanity's development of science, technology, philosophy, mythology, religion, and other conceptual frameworks?

<p>Desire to understand and influence phenomena (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following characteristics distinguish humans from other primates?

<p>Hairlessness, bipedalism, and high intelligence (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main factor that enables humans to thrive in varied environments?

<p>Large brain and resulting cognitive skills (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some social structures that humans tend to live in?

<p>Families, kinship networks, and political states (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has motivated humanity's development of science, technology, philosophy, mythology, religion, and other conceptual frameworks?

<p>Desire to understand and influence phenomena (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'humans' generally refer to in common usage?

<p>Homo sapiens (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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