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TCI: Lesson 2 - Early Hominins - Review
TCI: Lesson 2 - Early Hominins - Review
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1
Most scientists believe that the Neanderthals disappeared due to _______.
global freezing
an asteroid hit the Earth
Homo Sapiens killed them off (genocide)
they ran out of food sources
2
Neanderthal bodies were different from those of modern humans in all of the following ways EXCEPT:
they were more equipped for cold weather
they were stockier
they were shorter
they had longer legs
3
The biggest difference between Homo Erectus and earlier Homo Habilis is ___________.
they stood upright.
they figured out how to use fire.
they were shorter and stockier.
they hunted by hiding in bushes.
4
Homo Sapiens are believed to have originated in Africa, then ________ to Asia and Europe, then the rest of the world.
minnowed
margarined
migrated
marginalized
5
Hominin means:
before common era
human or human-like
walks on 2 legs
someone who studies the past
6
Paleoanthropologists believe that early Homo Sapiens used handprints as _____________.
signatures
stamps
finger painting
a counting tool
7
Homo Erectus are also referred to as "_________ Man."
Fire-making
Upright
Bean-head
Strong-boned
8
It used to be believed that Neanderthals walked with their hands on the ground because ___________.
one of the earliest skeletons found was of an older man with bone disease
their bone structure looks similar to Homo Habilis
they were usually buried with their bodies folded at the waist
the brain space in their skulls was very small
9
TRUE or FALSE: Homo Habilis came after Homo Sapiens.
False
True
10
TRUE or FALSE: Homo Erectus existed longer than any other known hominin group.
True
False
11
TRUE or FALSE: The first Homo Habilis remains were discovered before the first Homo Erectus remains.
True
False
12
Homo Habilis is also known as "______ Man."
Tool-using
Crafty
Handy
Ape-like
13
TRUE or FALSE: Homo Neanderthalensis are direct ancestors of modern humans.
True
False
14
Homo Sapiens are (somewhat conceitedly) also referred to as "________ Man."
Wise
Technology
Handsome
Advanced
15
Fire gave Homo Erectus all of the following advantages EXCEPT:
they had better protection from predators
they had a reliable source of light and heat
they could use it to create better soil for growing crops
they could cook food
16
Homo Habilis is referred to as "Handy Man" due to _______
their relatively long arms
their use of tools
the shape of their hands
their ability to stand upright
17
Early Homo Sapiens most likely used art for all of the following purposes EXCEPT:
self-expression
communication & early language
religious
to buy, sell, and trade with others
18
TRUE or FALSE: Homo Habilis remains have only been found in Africa.
True
False
19
TRUE or FALSE: Neanderthals preferred to live and hunt alone.
True
False
20
TRUE or FALSE: Neanderthals had burial practices that show that they honored their dead.
False
True
21
Homo Sapiens appeared in history about _________ years ago.
50,000
1.5 million
2,000
200,000
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Homo Habilis are estimated to have lived on earth starting around _______ years ago.
3.4 million
1.2 million
2.4 million
200,000
