Question 1

Analysis of various skull measurements from Asian and African Homo erectus by Andrew Kramer strongly suggests that

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The analysis of various skull measurements by Andrew Kramer strongly suggests that Asian and African hominids from 1.8 million years to 500,000 years ago are all Homo erectus. Therefore, the best choice is E.

Question 2

The only source of change in mitochondrial DNA is

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The only source of change in mitochondrial DNA is random mutation. Unlike nuclear DNA, there is no crossing over during meiosis or recombination. Genetic drift and natural selection can affect the frequency of mitochondrial DNA in a population but not cause changes in the sequence of nucleotides.

Question 3

The Moula-Guercy site in France provides possible evidence for

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The Moula-Guercy site in France shows possible evidence for cannibalism among Neanderthals. This is indicated by the cut marks on the bones that suggest the flesh was stripped from them, as well as the evidence of cracking to get at the bone marrow.

Question 4

The Olorgesailie site in Kenya shows possible evidence of

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Question 5

A technique Homo erectus seems to have used for hunting large games was

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Homo erectus is known to have used a variety of hunting techniques, including driving prey into swamps or bogs.

Question 6

The evolutionary transition from Homo erectus to Archaic Homo sapiens may have begun

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The transition from Homo erectus to Archaic Homo sapiens is thought to have occurred around 500,000 years ago, as evidenced by fossils found in Africa and Asia. This shift is marked by changes in brain size, behavior, and physical characteristics.

Question 7

In eastern Africa, Homo erectus co-existed with at least one other species of hominid.

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Fossil evidence from eastern Africa suggests that Homo erectus co-existed with at least one other hominid species, possibly Homo habilis or Paranthropus boisei.

Question 8

Which of the following is not true of the Terra Amata site near Nice, France?

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There is no evidence that the site was occupied in the late fall based on the remains of acorns found in fossilized human feces. Fossilized feces, also known as coprolites, can provide information about the diet of ancient humans, but they do not necessarily indicate the season in which the site was occupied.

Question 9

The migration of Homo erectus out of Africa around 2 million years ago was preceded by the migration of Homo habilis almost 250,000 years earlier.

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The opposite is true. Homo habilis is believed to have originated in Africa around 2.8 million years ago, while Homo erectus migrated out of Africa around 1.8 million years ago.

Question 10

Several caves sites in the Mount Carmel region of Israel contain evidence of

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Several cave sites in the Mount Carmel region of Israel contain evidence of both Neanderthal and modern human occupation. These sites include Skhul Cave, Tabun Cave, and Qafzeh Cave. Some of the findings suggest that they coexisted and interacted with each other, but also had distinct differences in their culture and technology.

Question 11

The oldest Acheulian tools thus far found date back to about

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The oldest Acheulian tools thus far found date back to about 1.5 million years ago.

Question 12

Compared to Homo habilis, Homo erectus had

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Homo erectus had relatively small teeth compared to Homo habilis, but a larger brain and a taller stature.

Question 13

H. heidelbergensis differs from H. erectus in having

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H. heidelbergensis has smaller teeth and jaws than H. erectus, but its brain size is actually larger than that of H. erectus. Therefore, option D (All of the above) is not correct. Option E (A and B only) is the correct answer.

Question 14

Stone tools and other cultural artifacts dating from 1.8 million years ago to about 200,000 years ago are assumed to have been produced by

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Homo erectus is believed to have been the first human ancestor capable of producing and using stone tools, including the hand axe, which is a distinctive tool of this species. Stone tools and cultural artifacts dated to this time period are therefore often attributed to Homo erectus.

Question 15

Lewis Binford suggests that the Klasies River people

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Lewis Binford proposed that the Klasies River people hunted small grazers such as antelope and scavenged large carnivores such as seals. Therefore, the best choice is C, which states that they hunted small grazers and scavenged large carnivores.

Question 16

Which of the following was not part of the Mousterian tool kit?

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The two-sided arrow is not part of the Mousterian tool kit. Arrows and bows were not developed until much later in human history.

Question 17

The Moro reflex is

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The Moro reflex, also known as the startle reflex, is a normal reflex for human infants in their first few weeks of life. It is characterized by the infant throwing their arms and legs out, and then rapidly bringing them back in, as if trying to grab onto something. This is believed to be a residual form of the innate ability to cling to their mother's fur or hair for safety in non-human primates.

Question 18

Homo erectus fossils discovered in Africa are classed as

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Question 19

Homo heidelbergensis differs from H erectus in having

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Question 20

The analysis of the wrist bones of H. floresiensis suggests that

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The analysis of the wrist bones of H. floresiensis suggests that their wrist is more primitive than modern humans, indicating that they had a different way of using their hands and possibly less dexterity than modern humans.

Quiz 10: Homo Erectus and Archaic Homo Sapiens