What advantage over previous hominin did the invention of the spear give to early modernhumans?

to kill animals from a distance

A paleoanthropologist specializes in the study of the

development and culture of the earliest hominids.

How do scientists think Hominins first migrated to other continents

Land bridges (land that is now under water)

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1
Which statement describes a capability that helped Homo habilis survive?
They had ape and human features
They knew how to make tools
They came before Neanderthals
They lived 1.5 million years ago
2
Homo habilis is known for being
the cave painter
the language user
the biped
the toolmaker
3
Which of these helped Homo habilis survive against animal attacks?
using bows and arrows
living together in groups
building shelters
burying their dead
4
The bones of a number of hominins were found in one location. This means...
They made tools
They lived in groups
They died in wars
The had language
5
What trait made Homo erectus well suited for traveling?
ridge above the eyes
round, smooth foreheads
short, stocky build
long, strong leg bones
6
Which group is believed to be the first to live in Europe (continent 3)?
Australopithecus Afarensis
Homo Habilis
Homo Sapiens Sapiens
Homo Erectus
7
Where were Homo habilis bones first found?
Asia
Australia
Africa
Europe
8
What advantage over previous hominin did the invention of the spear give to early modernhumans?
to kill animals from a distance
to hunt animals in organized groups
to injure animals with knives
to cook animals for food
9
A paleoanthropologist specializes in the study of the
communication and social systems of early apes.
development and culture of the earliest hominids.
trade and barter systems among modern humans.
kings and queens of the earliest modern humans.
10
How do scientists think Hominins first migrated to other continents
Land bridges (land that is now under water)
By riding animals that could swim
Boats made out of hollow logs
down rivers on bamboo rafts
11
At Neanderthal sites there were signs that people cared for the sick and injured. Scientists believe that they had
a complex religion
a desire to make art
creative minds
a sense of community
12
Who made cave paintings, carvings, and musical instruments?
Homo sapiens
Australopithecus afarensis
Homo erectus
Homo sapiens neanderthalensis
13
How did the Leakeys discover the Homo habilis hominin group?
they found cave paintings
they found remains in Africa
they found ancient documents
they found a complete male skeleton
14
Large brains helped Neanderthals survive, giving them the ability to
design better tools.
run much faster.
bend farther forward.
plant crops for food.
15
Homo erectus was the first hominin to use
hands
fire
fish hooks
stone tools
16
Which new capability enabled hominins to survive in cold climates?
building fire and shelters
gathering food from plants
drawing art on cave walls
making tools out of bones

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