What traits did Homo sapiens neandethalensis have that helped them to survive?

Large brains to make better tools.

When scientists found many bones buried in the same place, they concluded...

it was because they lived in communities

What is the major difference between Lucy and her ancestors and gorillas?

Lucy could carry things easily because they were bipeds.

How do scientists think early hominids migrated to different continents?

Walked over land, now covered in water called land bridges

What new capability helped hominids live in colder climates?

The ability to make shelters and fire.

What did the invention of the spear give to early humans?

To hunt large animals from a safer distance.

What are they key traits that helped Homo habilis survive?

They were able to make tools and lived in groups.

What does an anthropologist do?

Studies early hominids and their cultures

Why do scientists believe Neanderthals had a sense of community?

They found burial mounds with evidence of healed injuries

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1
What traits did Homo sapiens neandethalensis have that helped them to survive?
Large muscles to carry more things.
Large brains to make better tools.
Large bones that made them run faster.
Large homes to hold more food during the winter.
2
What is the nickname for Homo erectus?
Neanderthal MAn
Doubly Wise Man
Upright Man
Handy Man
3
When scientists found many bones buried in the same place, they concluded...
It was because they travelled to the same place to die.
Because they had a disease & were locked in a cave together
They were all sleeping when an earthquake trapped them.
it was because they lived in communities
4
What group was the first to use fish hooks?
Homo sapiens sapiens
Homo sapiens neanderthalensis
Homo habilis
Homo erectus
5
What is the major difference between Lucy and her ancestors and gorillas?
Lucy could comb her hair and gorillas do not have combs.
Lucy could carry things easily because they were bipeds.
Lucy could make dinner over the fire and gorillas could not
Gorillas could not dance and have parties like Lucy
6
What is the nickname for Homo sapiens sapiens?
Neanderthal Man
Doubly Wise Man
Wise Man
Handy Man
7
How do scientists think early hominids migrated to different continents?
Walked on water with large foot boats
Built rafts
Walked over land, now covered in water called land bridges
Built boats
8
Which group was the first to use fire?
Homo sapiens neanderthalensis
Homo habilis
Homo erectus
Homo sapiens sapiens
9
Which hominid group was the first to migrate to Europe?
Homo sapiens sapiens
Homo habilis
Homo erectus
Homo sapiens neanderthalensis
10
What is the nickname for Homo habilis?
Doubly Wise Man
Wise Man
Upright Man
Handy Man
11
What new capability helped hominids live in colder climates?
The ability to dig a hole and bury themselves in the dirt.
Going to Kohls and buying a blanket
Cuddling up with their family
The ability to make shelters and fire.
12
What is the nickname for Homo neanderthalensis?
Upright Man
Handy Man
Neanderthal Man
Wise Man
13
What did the invention of the spear give to early humans?
To be able to congratulate the hunter.
To hunt large animals from a safer distance.
To hunt in organized groups.
To get closer to animals before you killed them
14
What are they key traits that helped Homo habilis survive?
They learned how to make needles and sew.
They knew how to make fire and cook.
They were able to make tools and lived in groups.
They were able to farm and have pets.
15
On what continent did the earliest Homo habilis' live?
Asia
Europe
Africa
America
16
What does an anthropologist do?
Studies the development of animals and their habitats
Studies ancient tribes and their hygiene.
Studies modern humans and what they like to eat
Studies early hominids and their cultures
17
Which hominid was the first to make musical instruments?
Homo sapiens sapiens
Homo sapiens neanderthalensis
Homo habilis
Homo erectus
18
Which group made instruments, cave paintings and carvings?
Australopithecus Afarensis
Homo habilis
Homo erectus
Homo sapiens sapiens
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Why do scientists believe Neanderthals had a sense of community?
They found early love letters in the mail.
They found rocks shaped in hearts in caves.
They found burial mounds with evidence of healed injuries
They found homes with lots of seating for friends

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