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What feature distinguishes the Paranthropus species?
What feature distinguishes the Paranthropus species?
- Low brain size
- Large sagittal crest (correct)
- Rounded skull
- Small teeth
Which of the following statements about Homo habilis is true?
Which of the following statements about Homo habilis is true?
- Homo habilis was fully bipedal.
- It had a brain size smaller than Austalopithecus.
- It was discovered in the 1980s.
- Homo habilis knew how to make tools. (correct)
What is a significant aspect of Homo erectus compared to earlier hominids?
What is a significant aspect of Homo erectus compared to earlier hominids?
- It lived in isolation.
- It had a smaller brain.
- It possibly could speak. (correct)
- It was primarily a herbivore.
Which location is linked to the discovery of early Homo species?
Which location is linked to the discovery of early Homo species?
What type of social structure did Homo erectus likely have?
What type of social structure did Homo erectus likely have?
What dietary change is noted in Homo erectus compared to earlier hominids?
What dietary change is noted in Homo erectus compared to earlier hominids?
Which anatomical feature characterized Homo erectus's face?
Which anatomical feature characterized Homo erectus's face?
What is the estimated time frame for the emergence of Homo erectus?
What is the estimated time frame for the emergence of Homo erectus?
What is the primary focus of archaeology?
What is the primary focus of archaeology?
Which term refers to the evolution of man from his earliest ancestors?
Which term refers to the evolution of man from his earliest ancestors?
What characterizes humanization in the context of early humans?
What characterizes humanization in the context of early humans?
What physical characteristics defined Australopithecines?
What physical characteristics defined Australopithecines?
What is one of the main functions of anthropologists?
What is one of the main functions of anthropologists?
How long ago did Australopithecines exist?
How long ago did Australopithecines exist?
What does the term 'hominid' refer to?
What does the term 'hominid' refer to?
What is indicated by the term 'human fossils'?
What is indicated by the term 'human fossils'?
What is a characteristic of Australopithecines related to their locomotion?
What is a characteristic of Australopithecines related to their locomotion?
What type of social structure did Australopithecines typically exhibit?
What type of social structure did Australopithecines typically exhibit?
How did the teeth of Australopithecines compare to those of modern humans?
How did the teeth of Australopithecines compare to those of modern humans?
What distinguishes Paranthropus from other Australopithecines?
What distinguishes Paranthropus from other Australopithecines?
What distinguishes Homo sapiens from Neanderthals based on physical characteristics?
What distinguishes Homo sapiens from Neanderthals based on physical characteristics?
Which Australopithecine had a smaller brain compared to the others mentioned?
Which Australopithecine had a smaller brain compared to the others mentioned?
Which feature is commonly associated with Homo erectus?
Which feature is commonly associated with Homo erectus?
What adaptation is identifiable in Paranthropus species regarding their teeth?
What adaptation is identifiable in Paranthropus species regarding their teeth?
How did the height of Australopithecus robustus compare to other Australopithecines?
How did the height of Australopithecus robustus compare to other Australopithecines?
What indicates the lifestyle of Neanderthals?
What indicates the lifestyle of Neanderthals?
Which explanation does the savannah theory provide for early hominin evolution?
Which explanation does the savannah theory provide for early hominin evolution?
What era did Paranthropus species live in?
What era did Paranthropus species live in?
What is a characteristic of Homo sapiens as they spread across different continents?
What is a characteristic of Homo sapiens as they spread across different continents?
In terms of brain size, what can be said about the Neanderthal man?
In terms of brain size, what can be said about the Neanderthal man?
What is an incorrect statement about Homo sapiens?
What is an incorrect statement about Homo sapiens?
Which of the following traits is attributed to Homo erectus?
Which of the following traits is attributed to Homo erectus?
What does the aridity hypothesis explain regarding human evolution?
What does the aridity hypothesis explain regarding human evolution?
What is the main focus of the Turnover-Pulse Hypothesis (TPH)?
What is the main focus of the Turnover-Pulse Hypothesis (TPH)?
According to the Red Queen hypothesis, what does continuous evolution enable organisms to do?
According to the Red Queen hypothesis, what does continuous evolution enable organisms to do?
Which event does the theory of the Toba catastrophe relate to?
Which event does the theory of the Toba catastrophe relate to?
Which adaptation is associated with human evolution as per the provided content?
Which adaptation is associated with human evolution as per the provided content?
What distinguishes the reproductive characteristics of modern females as discussed?
What distinguishes the reproductive characteristics of modern females as discussed?
What does longer ontogeny in humans refer to?
What does longer ontogeny in humans refer to?
What role does cognitive capacity play in the context of the social brain hypothesis?
What role does cognitive capacity play in the context of the social brain hypothesis?
