How did the Leakeys discover the Homo habilis (Handy Man) hominin group?

They discovered a female skeleton.

A paleoanthropologist specializes in the study of the

development and culture of the earliest hominins.

What advantage over previous hominin groups did the invention of the spear thrower give to early modern humans?

to kill animals from a distance

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TCI Lesson 2 HAG

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1
Homo erectus was the first hominin to use
stone tools.
fire.
fish hooks.
hands.
2
What trait made Homo erectus well suited for traveling?
round, smooth foreheads
short, stocky build
long, strong leg bones
ridge above the eyes
3
Who made cave paintings, carvings, and musical instruments?
Homo habilis
Homo sapiens
Homo neanderthalensis
Homo erectus
4
How did the Leakeys discover the Homo habilis (Handy Man) hominin group?
They found ancient documents.
They discovered a female skeleton.
They found a complete male skeleton.
They found cave paintings.
5
The bones of a number of hominins were found in one location. Scientists concluded that this type of hominin...
made tools
had language
lived in groups
died in wars
6
A paleoanthropologist specializes in the study of the
development and culture of the earliest hominins.
communication and social systems of early apes
raid and barter systems among modern humans.
kings and queens of the earliest modern humans
7
Which statement about Homo habilis (Handy Man) describes a capability that helped their group survive
They lived 50,000 years ago.
They could not walk on two feet.
They came before Neanderthals.
They knew how to make tools.
8
What advantage over previous hominin groups did the invention of the spear thrower give to early modern humans?
to injure animals with knives
to kill animals from a distance
o cook animals for food
to hunt animals in organized groups
9
Which of these helped Homo habilis survive against animal attacks?
living together in groups
using bows and arrows
building shelters
burying their dead
10
Homo habilis (Handy Man) is known for being
the language user
the language user
the toolmaker.
The biped
11
Large brains helped Homo neanderthalensis survive, giving them the ability to
plant crops for food.
bend farther forward.
design better tools
run much faster.

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TCI Lesson 2 HAG

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Questions 11

Answers

1
Homo erectus was the first hominin to use
stone tools.
fire.
fish hooks.
hands.
2
What trait made Homo erectus well suited for traveling?
round, smooth foreheads
short, stocky build
long, strong leg bones
ridge above the eyes
3
Who made cave paintings, carvings, and musical instruments?
Homo habilis
Homo sapiens
Homo neanderthalensis
Homo erectus
4
How did the Leakeys discover the Homo habilis (Handy Man) hominin group?
They found ancient documents.
They discovered a female skeleton.
They found a complete male skeleton.
They found cave paintings.
5
The bones of a number of hominins were found in one location. Scientists concluded that this type of hominin...
made tools
had language
lived in groups
died in wars
6
A paleoanthropologist specializes in the study of the
development and culture of the earliest hominins.
communication and social systems of early apes
raid and barter systems among modern humans.
kings and queens of the earliest modern humans
7
Which statement about Homo habilis (Handy Man) describes a capability that helped their group survive
They lived 50,000 years ago.
They could not walk on two feet.
They came before Neanderthals.
They knew how to make tools.
8
What advantage over previous hominin groups did the invention of the spear thrower give to early modern humans?
to injure animals with knives
to kill animals from a distance
o cook animals for food
to hunt animals in organized groups
9
Which of these helped Homo habilis survive against animal attacks?
living together in groups
using bows and arrows
building shelters
burying their dead
10
Homo habilis (Handy Man) is known for being
the language user
the language user
the toolmaker.
The biped
11
Large brains helped Homo neanderthalensis survive, giving them the ability to
plant crops for food.
bend farther forward.
design better tools
run much faster.