Question 1

The last Neandertals date to ________ yBP.

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The last Neandertals are believed to have lived around 32,000 years before present (yBP).

Question 2

Anatomically modern human fossils were discovered in the European Upper Paleolithic site of

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The Cro-Magnon site in France is known for the discovery of anatomically modern human fossils dating to the European Upper Paleolithic period.

Question 3

Examples of Neandertal include

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Amud, Kabara, and Shanidar are sites where Neandertal remains have been found.

Question 4

Modern humans have

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The answer of Modern humans have
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Question 5

If you happen to get on a bus full of Neandertals, according to recent reconstructions, you

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Recent reconstructions suggest that Neandertals, if dressed in modern clothing, would not be easily distinguishable from modern humans due to their similar physical appearance.

Question 6

Cannibalism was

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Both Neandertals and modern Homo sapiens have evidence of practicing cannibalism, as indicated by archaeological findings.

Question 7

Analyses of modern human genetic variation by Rebecca Cann's group suggest that Homo sapiens may have first appeared approximately ________ yBP.

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Rebecca Cann's research on mitochondrial DNA suggests that modern humans first appeared around 200,000 years before present (yBP).

Question 8

Neandertals

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Neandertals were primarily carnivorous and relied heavily on meat in their diet, as evidenced by isotopic analysis of their bones and archaeological findings.

Question 9

The first widely reported Neandertal find, the Feldhofer Cave skeleton, was correctly interpreted as

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Thomas Henry Huxley correctly interpreted the Feldhofer Cave skeleton as a probable ancestor to modern humans, recognizing its significance in human evolution.

Question 10

Broken Hill, Dali, and Atapuerca are sites where specimens of ________ have been discovered.

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Broken Hill, Dali, and Atapuerca are sites where specimens of archaic Homo sapiens have been discovered. These sites have yielded fossils that are often classified as Homo heidelbergensis or other transitional forms between Homo erectus and modern Homo sapiens.

Question 11

In Atapuerca 5, early archaic Homo sapiens and Neandertal specimens show heavy wear on the incisors and canines, indicating

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The heavy wear on the incisors and canines of early archaic Homo sapiens and Neandertal specimens suggests they used their front teeth for gripping materials, which is consistent with the wear patterns observed.

Question 12

Examples of archaic Homo sapiens include

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Archaic Homo sapiens refers to early forms of Homo sapiens that exhibit a mix of modern and primitive traits. Arago, Petralona, Atapuerca 5, and Steinheim are examples of such fossils.

Question 13

To date, the majority of Neandertal fossils have been found in

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Neandertal fossils have predominantly been discovered in Europe and western Asia, where they lived during the Pleistocene epoch.

Question 14

Neandertals' cold-adapted traits include

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Neandertals had a projecting midface, which is considered an adaptation to cold climates, as it may have helped warm and humidify the air they breathed.

Question 15

Archaic Homo sapiens

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Archaic Homo sapiens exhibit a combination of traits from both Homo erectus and modern Homo sapiens, indicating a transitional phase in human evolution.

Question 16

In the study of human evolution, scientists define modern in terms of

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The definition of modern in human evolution is based on a series of distinctive anatomical traits that contrast with archaic traits from earlier hominins. These traits include a relatively smaller face, smaller teeth, a more rounded skull, and a higher forehead.

Question 17

The people represented by the Denisova fossils likely

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Denisovans and Neandertals share a common ancestor, as genetic evidence suggests they are closely related branches of the human family tree.

Question 18

The multiregional continuity hypothesis supposes that

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The multiregional continuity hypothesis suggests that modern humans evolved from local archaic populations in different regions, with continuous gene flow between populations, rather than being replaced by a new wave of humans from Africa.

Question 19

The Neandertal world included

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Neandertals primarily inhabited regions in Europe, particularly western Europe, and extended into western Asia. Their presence was not limited to just western Europe or the entire Mediterranean region.

Question 20

Traits of anatomically modern humans include

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Anatomically modern humans typically have an average cranial capacity of about 1,500 cc, which is larger than earlier hominins. Other traits like a robust build, large browridges, and a long and low brain case are more characteristic of archaic humans or earlier hominins.

Quiz 12: The Origins, Evolution, and Dispersal of Modern People