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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of social structure did Homo erectus likely have?

    <p>Large cooperative social groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What dietary change is noted in Homo erectus compared to earlier hominids?

    <p>It significantly increased meat consumption.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which anatomical feature characterized Homo erectus's face?

    <p>Small and longer face</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the estimated time frame for the emergence of Homo erectus?

    <p>1.8 million years ago</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of archaeology?

    <p>The study of human culture through artifacts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the evolution of man from his earliest ancestors?

    <p>Hominization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes humanization in the context of early humans?

    <p>Changes that favored psychic and social evolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What physical characteristics defined Australopithecines?

    <p>Broad faces and long arms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the main functions of anthropologists?

    <p>Understanding the cultural practices of prehistoric peoples</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long ago did Australopithecines exist?

    <p>Around 4 million to 2 million years ago</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'hominid' refer to?

    <p>Any member of the human lineage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is indicated by the term 'human fossils'?

    <p>Remains of ancient human relatives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of Australopithecines related to their locomotion?

    <p>They had the ability to walk upright.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of social structure did Australopithecines typically exhibit?

    <p>Small social groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the teeth of Australopithecines compare to those of modern humans?

    <p>They had large jaws and large teeth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes Paranthropus from other Australopithecines?

    <p>It had pronounced sagittal crests and large jaws.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes Homo sapiens from Neanderthals based on physical characteristics?

    <p>Homo sapiens had a round skull and noticeable chin.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Australopithecine had a smaller brain compared to the others mentioned?

    <p>Australopithecus ramidus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which feature is commonly associated with Homo erectus?

    <p>Control of fire.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What adaptation is identifiable in Paranthropus species regarding their teeth?

    <p>Larger back teeth and smaller front teeth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the height of Australopithecus robustus compare to other Australopithecines?

    <p>It was one of the tallest.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What indicates the lifestyle of Neanderthals?

    <p>They created tools and were hunters.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which explanation does the savannah theory provide for early hominin evolution?

    <p>Hominins were pushed into open grassland environments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What era did Paranthropus species live in?

    <p>About 2.5 million years ago</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of Homo sapiens as they spread across different continents?

    <p>Their development of artistic expression.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of brain size, what can be said about the Neanderthal man?

    <p>They had a brain size larger than modern humans.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an incorrect statement about Homo sapiens?

    <p>They had a larger brain than Neanderthals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following traits is attributed to Homo erectus?

    <p>Possession of a powerful jaw and muscular bodies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the aridity hypothesis explain regarding human evolution?

    <p>The development of bipedalism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of the Turnover-Pulse Hypothesis (TPH)?

    <p>The survival of specialist versus generalist species during environmental changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Red Queen hypothesis, what does continuous evolution enable organisms to do?

    <p>Co-evolve with other species in their ecosystem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event does the theory of the Toba catastrophe relate to?

    <p>A near-extinction event for early humans about 70,000 years ago</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which adaptation is associated with human evolution as per the provided content?

    <p>Lower larynx development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes the reproductive characteristics of modern females as discussed?

    <p>Elimination of sexual dimorphism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does longer ontogeny in humans refer to?

    <p>Lengthened period of child dependency and growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does cognitive capacity play in the context of the social brain hypothesis?

    <p>Improves the ability to monitor local resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

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