Question 1

Derived features of the Neanderthals include

Accepted Answer

Neanderthals had larger brains than modern humans, with an average cranial capacity of about 1600 cc. Thin limbs, low, flat crania, and gracile faces are not typical traits of Neanderthals.

Question 2

Studies of Neanderthal postcrania indicate that Neanderthals

Accepted Answer

Studies of Neanderthal postcrania suggest that they were heavily muscled and had robust skeletal features, indicating that they were adapted for a physically demanding lifestyle that included hunting, gathering, and other activities.

Question 3

About 300,000 years ago in Europe some features of H. heidelbergensis included double-arched browridges, average cranial capacity of 1,390 cc, and a face that bulges out, or is prognathic, about midway. These features are shared with

Accepted Answer

The features described (double-arched browridges, average cranial capacity of 1,390 cc, and a prognathic face) are all shared with Neanderthals. H. ergaster and H. erectus are earlier hominins that do not have these specific features, and modern H. sapiens evolved much later and have different cranial and facial features.

Question 4

For most of the last 130,000 years, the global climate has almost always been

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The Earth has experienced multiple ice ages during the past 130,000 years, during which the global temperature was colder than present. While there have been brief interglacial periods during which the temperature may have been about the same or warmer, the dominant trend has been colder temperatures during this period.

Question 5

Neanderthals

Accepted Answer

Studies of Neanderthal skeletons have found that they had shorter limbs relative to their body size than modern humans. This may have been an adaptation to living in cold environments, as having shorter limbs reduces the amount of surface area through which heat can be lost.

Question 6

The average Neanderthal brain size was about

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The average Neanderthal brain size was about 1,520 cc. This is larger than the average modern human brain size, which is around 1,350 cc.

Question 7

Hominins living in Africa during the later Middle Pleistocene

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During the later Middle Pleistocene, hominins in Africa had large cranial volumes similar to modern humans, ranging from 1,370 to 1,510 cc, indicating advanced brain development.

Question 8

The tools of Homo heidelbergensis are

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Question 9

The lifeways of Neanderthals probably included

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Neanderthals are believed to have buried their dead, indicating a cultural practice related to their beliefs about death and the afterlife. They also hunted large game, as evidenced by their tools and the remains of animals found in their living sites. There is no evidence of permanent settlements or planting of crops. While they did scavenge for meat, they also hunted and likely consumed plant foods.

Question 10

Evidence suggests that the lifeways of the Neanderthals included

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There is evidence that Neanderthals buried their dead with care and even included items such as tools and flowers in the grave. This suggests that they had some degree of cultural and perhaps even religious beliefs, which could indicate that they had established a level of permanent settlements. While there is no evidence of organized warfare or agriculture, the burial practices suggest a more settled and organized lifestyle.

Question 11

Derived features of the Neanderthals include

Accepted Answer

Neanderthals had large brains, which is a derived feature.

Question 12

Neanderthals

Accepted Answer

Neanderthals had relatively short life spans and often suffered from injuries such as bone fractures, as evidenced by their skeletal remains.

Question 13

Neanderthals are known to have used

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Neanderthals are primarily associated with the Mousterian tool industry, which is characterized by distinctive bifacially-worked stone tools made using the Levallois technique. While they may have also used some Acheulean or Oldowan tools, the majority of their toolkit was comprised of Mousterian-style tools. There is no evidence that they used wood or bamboo tools.

Question 14

During the height of the last glacial period (around 30 kya),

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During the last glacial period, known as the Late Pleistocene (approximately 115,000 to 11,700 years ago), Eurasia had a diverse range of large mammals such as woolly mammoths, woolly rhinoceros, reindeer, aurochs, musk oxen, and horses.

A, B, and D are incorrect:
A) During the last glacial period, huge continental glaciers covered much of North America, Northern Europe, and Asia.
B) Sea levels actually lowered during the last glacial period as water was locked up in glaciers.
D) Forests in Africa contracted during the last glacial period due to increased aridity.

Question 15

The first Neanderthal findings were thought to be

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Initially, the first Neanderthal findings were misinterpreted as remains of diseased modern humans due to their unusual skeletal features.

Question 16

Neanderthal remains date to about

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Neanderthal remains date to about 130,000 to 30,000 years ago.

Question 17

Prepared core tools

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Prepared core tools are defined as tools made by modifying the shape of the original core, and can include different types of tools such as blades and points. This is in contrast to Acheulean tools, which are made using a specific technique. While prepared core tools have been associated with several hominid species, they are not exclusively associated with all Homo species. Prepared core technology is often considered a Mode 3 or 4 technology, depending on the specific type of tool being produced.

Question 18

Evidence suggests that Homo heidelbergensis

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Archaeological evidence, including animal bone and tool remains, suggest that Homo heidelbergensis hunted large game such as woolly rhinoceros, bison, and deer.

Question 19

Neanderthals lived in

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Neanderthals lived in Europe and western Asia, as evidenced by archaeological and fossil findings. There is no evidence of Neanderthals living in Africa or eastern Asia.

Question 20

Derived features of Homo heidelbergensis include

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Homo heidelbergensis has a higher forehead compared to its predecessor, Homo erectus. Thin cranial bones and small browridges are features of some other hominin species such as Homo habilis and Homo naledi. A sagittal keel is a feature of some early hominin species such as Australopithecus africanus.

Quiz 12: From Hominin to Homo

Derived features of the Neanderthals include

Studies of Neanderthal postcrania indicate that Neanderthals

About 300,000 years ago in Europe some features of H. heidelbergensis included double-arched browridges, average cranial capacity of 1,390 cc, and a face that bulges out, or is prognathic, about midway. These features are shared with

For most of the last 130,000 years, the global climate has almost always been

Neanderthals

The average Neanderthal brain size was about

Hominins living in Africa during the later Middle Pleistocene

The tools of Homo heidelbergensis are

The lifeways of Neanderthals probably included

Evidence suggests that the lifeways of the Neanderthals included

Derived features of the Neanderthals include

Neanderthals

Neanderthals are known to have used

During the height of the last glacial period (around 30 kya) ,

The first Neanderthal findings were thought to be

Neanderthal remains date to about

Prepared core tools

Evidence suggests that Homo heidelbergensis

Neanderthals lived in

Derived features of Homo heidelbergensis include