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Question #1

Based upon your knowledge of how diet affects cranial morphology. Imagine that you are a paleoanthropologist and you uncover the fossil pictured below. What type of food items would you hypothesize that this hominin consumed?

A mainly meat.

B mainly tough, fibrous vegetation.

C mainly fruit.

D mainly carbohydrates.

Question #2

It may be argued that the primary means of adaptation for a species like the cheetah is speed. What is the primary means of adaptation for Homo sapiens?

A Increased general health resulting from the development of agriculture.

B retention of vestigial structures like the coccyx.

C culture.

D effective heat regulation through reduced body hair.

Question #3

Which of the following features indicates increasing cranial capacity for genus Homo:

A increasing degree of zygomatic flare.

B presence of an occipital bun.

C decreasing postorbital constriction.

D presence of a sagittal keel.

Question #4

The best fossil evidence to suggest that Neandertals could produce a language like that of modern humans comes from which bone(s)?

A the mandible.

B the hyoid.

C the ribs.

D the cervical (neck) vertebrae.

Question #5

The very recent discovery of Homo naledi by Dr. Lee Berger and colleagues is an exciting discovery for many paleoanthropologists because it presents the possibility that Homo habilis and Homo rudolfensis may not be the only members of early genus Homo and it also suggests that complex behaviors, such as symbolic burial practices, may have emerged much earlier than previously hypothesized.

A TRUE

B FALSE

Question #6

There is nearly universal agreement that the hominins found outside of Africa are all member of what genus .

A Plesiomorphus

B Homo

C Phylogeneticus

D Cladisticus

Question #7

Virtually all qualified paleoanthropologists consider chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) to be direct ancestor of modern Homo sapiens because they share over 90% of their DNA.

A FALSE

B TRUE

Question #8

Today, anthropologists recognize that Neanderthals had complex cultural capabilities (such as lavallois technique, burial of the dead, etc.):

A that allowed them to survive despite the limitations that they experienced as a result of their obligate bipedalism.

B that were far more modern and complex than the contemporary Upper Paleolithic culture.

C that suggest that they were not as primitive as they have been frequently described.

D that make them unarguably members of the species Homo sapiens sapiens.

Question #9

According to evidence in the fossil record, the period known as the “Neolithic Revolution” was initially associated with:

A improvements in nutrition.

B increasingly sedentary lifestyle.

C decreased violence amongst groups.

D nomadic hunting and gathering.

Question #10

The human population explosion following the transition to agriculture was probably due to:

A severe food scarcity.

B more effective medical practices.

C decline in infectious diseases.

D decreased birth spacing and food surplus.

Question #11

Expansion or porosity of the cranial bone as a result of severe anemia or parasitic infection:

A sickle-cell anemia.

B syphilis.

C porotic hyperostosis.

D rickets.

Question #12

The nutrition transition refers to:

A shift to higher-protein diets.

B shift to higher-fat, higher-carbohydrate diets.

C shift to vegetarian diet.

D shift to lower-fat, lower-carbohydrate diets.

Question #13

Based on the archaeological record from various areas, what was the initial effect of agriculture on height?

A Height stayed the same.

B Height became more variable within the population.

C Height decreased.

D Height increased.

Question #14

According to skeletal evidence available in the fossil record, the shift from hunting and gathering to agriculture initially had a effect on human health and nutrition:

A negative.

B neutral.

C positive.

Question #15

According to the archaeological record, in what geographical region do we see the earliest evidence for a gradual transition from hunting and gathering to agriculture?

A Southern Africa.

B Eastern Asia.

C Western Europe.

D Middle East.

Question #16

One of the more recent theories on modern human origins acknowledges that the previous two models do not adequately explain modern human origins. This model acknowledges the recent genome studies that have suggested at least some degrees of interbreeding between Homo neanderthalensis and Homo sapien populations living in Europe and Western Asia.

A Multiregional Continuity Model.

B Out-of-Africa Model.

C Assimilation Model.

D Mostly ‘Out of Africa’ Model.

Question #17

The Multiregional Continuity hypothesis supposes that:

A the transition to modernity took place regionally and without involving replacement.

B archaic Homo sapiens migrated out of Africa to replace Neanderthals in Europe.

C modern Homo sapiens first evolved in Africa and then spread to Asia and Europe, replacing archaic Homo sapiens populations.

D Homo erectus populations migrated out of Africa to replace archaic Homo sapiens.

Question #18

The out-of-Africa model explains:

A the importance of gene flow across population boundaries.

B migrations of australopithecines out of Africa.

C migrations of Homo habilis out of Africa.

D a single origin of modern people and eventual replacement of archaic Homo sapiens throughout Africa, Asia, and Europe.

Question #19

You find a skull, which cranial feature would indicate that you are looking at a modern Homo sapien?

A extreme postorbital constriction.

B sagittal keel.

C extreme zygomatic flare.

D protruding mandibular symphysis.

Question #20

During what time period do we first start seeing examples of symbolic expression in the form of cave art (such as Chauvet Cave in France)?

A Upper Paleolithic.

B Lower Paleolithic.

C Neolithic Period.

D Middle Paleolithic.

Question #21

Name the specific gene that provides evidence that Homo neanderthalensis had language capabilities:

A D32

B MC1R

C D23

D FOX P2

Question #22

According to Jared Diamond’s hypothesis presented in the film and book ‘Guns, Germs and Steel,’ what is the primary cause of inequality among human society?

A race.

B geography.

C gender.

D religion.

Question #23

The Middle Paleolithic prepared-core stone tools that are associated with Homo neanderthalensis are called:

A Olduwan.

B Aurignacian.

C Acheulean.

D Mousterian.

Question #24

Why are the skeletal remains of Homo neanderthalensis often found with many fractures?

A Neanderthals practiced dangerous hunting techniques that often resulted in injury.

B Neanderthals enjoyed riding mammoths and often fell off resulting in injury.

C none of these options.

D Neanderthal bones are very fragile and break easily.

Question #25

Which of the following cranial features would you expect to find on a member of Homo erectus?

A slight supraorbital ridge.

B protruding mandibular symphysis.

C sagittal keel.

D vertical forehead.

Question #26

According to the fossil record, name the genus / species to first display examples of symbolic expression (such as intentional burials in the “flexed” body position)?

A Homo erectus.

B Homo neanderthalensis.

C Homo habilis.

D Homo sapiens.

Question #27

To date, the majority of Neanderthal fossils have been found in:

A Europe.

B Africa.

C Asia.

D North America.

Question #28

The overall small body size of Homo floresiensis (“The Hobbit”) is likely due to which phenomenon?

A genetic mutation.

B sickle-cell anemia.

C none of these options.

D island dwarfism.

Question #29

Homo erectus utilized stone tool technology.

A Acheulean.

B Aurignacian.

C Olduwan.

D Mousterian.

Question #30

Which of the following feature(s) would you find on Homo neanderthalensis?

A extreme zygomatic flare.

B protruding mandibular symphysis.

C vertical forehead.

D occipital bun.

Question #31

According to evidence available in the fossil record, name the first known genus / species to first control fire, rely heavily on protein and successfully migrate out of Africa:

A Homo erectus.

B Homo neanderthalensis.

C Homo habilis

D Homo heidelbergensis.

Question #32

Homo habilis (“Handy Man”) produced stone tools technology.

A Olduwan.

B Acheulean.

C Aurignacian.

D Mousterian.

Question #33

According to the fossil record, when and where do we first see examples of genus Homo (i.e. Homo habilis):

A Western Europe; 3 mya.

B North America, 1.5 mya.

C Eastern Asia; 2 mya.

D Africa, 2.5 mya.

Question #34

Name the genus / specie(s) that has been proposed to be the direct ancestor of genus Homo:

A Australopithecus (Paranthropus) boisei (“The Nutcracker”)

B Australopithecus africanus (“Mrs. Ples”)

C Australopithecus garhi or Australopithecus sediba

D Australopithecus (Paranthropus) robustus

Question #35

Imagine that you are a paleoanthropologist conducting field research in Africa, you discover fossil remains of a hominin. The characteristics include a sagittal crest, flaring zygomatic bones, massive jaw bones and large premolars and molars. You are most likely looking at a member of the following genus / species:

A Australopithecus afarensis (“Lucy”)

B Australopithecus (Paranthropus) boisei (“The Nutcracker”)

C Homo habilis (“The Handy Man”)

D Ardipithecus ramidus (“Ardi”)

Question #36

Owen Lovejoy’s Provisioning hypothesis proposes that:

A bipedalism meant less body surface to expose to the sun, resulting in a smaller body size.

B bipedalism arose in areas where the forest was disappearing.

C bipedalism arose as a result of a shift to hunting as a primary source of food.

D monogamy and food provisioning created the necessity for bipedalism.

Question #37

The controlled use of fire by our ancestors:

A limited the expansion of hominids into certain environments, such as dry grasslands.

B decreased the amount of food energy available in the hominid diet.

C contributed to geographical expansion and food production techniques in positive ways.

D has been shown to contribute little to the digestive process of hominids.

Question #38

Imagine that you are a paleoanthropologist working in the field. What part of the skeleton would be the most useful when attempting to determine if the species walked bipedally?

A clavicle (collar bone).

B pelvic girdle (hip bones).

C metacarpals (wrist bones).

D scapula (shoulder blade).

Question #39

To date, all pre-australopithecines and australopithecine fossil remains have been found on what continent?

A Asia.

B South America.

C Europe.

D Africa.

Question #40

Name the cranial feature found in some robust australopithecines that would be found along the sagittal suture and is also where the chewing muscles would attach:

A zygomatic arch.

B supraorbital ridge.

C sagittal crest.

D mandibular symphysis.

Question #41

Name the 40% complete skeleton discovered by Dr. Donald Johansen and his team that would have stood 3 ½ feet tall, retained some arboreal capabilities and had a relatively small cranial capacity (430 cc):

A Australopithecus africanus (“Mrs. Ples”)

B Ardipithecus ramidus (“Ardi”).

C Australopithecus afarensis (“Lucy”)

D Sahelanthropus tchadensis (“Toumai”)

Question #42

Rodman and McHenry’s Patchy Forest hypothesis proposes that:

A forests did not change and food was abundant.

B forests became lush woodlands and food was abundant.

C forests became fragmented and food resources scatterred.

D forests became wet and swamp like.

Question #43

What is an advantage to being bipedal?

A we can run faster than predators.

B we can walk and run long distances with little energy.

C we are stable on slippery surfaces.

D we don’t get back problems.

Question #44

Name the genus / species, dating back 4.4 mya, that displays a transitional form of bipedalism (opposable hallux, longer arms, longer curved phalanges, mosaic pelvis)?

A Homo erectus (“Peking Man”)

B Homo habilis (“Handy man”)

C Homo floresiensis (“The Hobbit”)

D Ardipithecus ramidus (“Ardi”)

Question #45

According to evidence in the fossil record, which genus / species bellow is the first biped?

A Sahelanthropus tchandensis (“Toumai”)

B Australopithecus afarensis (“Lucy”).

C Ardipithicus ramidus (“Ardi”)

D Homo habilis (“Handy Man”)

Question #46

You find a fossil that you are sure shows evidence of bipedalism. You know this because which of the following anatomical traits is present?

A a wide pelvic inlet.

B C-shaped spine.

C opposable hallux.

D femur angled inward toward the knee.

Question #47

Based on the evidence contained within the fossil record, bipedalism emerged approximately:

A 5-6 mya

B 1-2 mya.

C 6-7 mya

D 3-4 mya

Question #48

Which of the following features would indicate that a species walked bipedally?

A anterior position of the foramen magnum.

B opposable hallux.

C flared pelvis.

D short, straight femur.

Question #49

According to information available in the fossil record, which human characteristic appeared first and is considered to be the ‘hallmark’ of humanity.

A cooperative hunting.

B speech.

C bipedalism.

D material culture.

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