Hominids_Chapter 2 test

What was the name given to the oldest known hominid?

• Homo Sapiens Sapiens

• Homo Habilis

• Australopithecus Afarensis

• Homo Erectus

Which nickname was given to the bones of the oldest hominid?

• Larry

• Laura

• Luz

• Lucy

What does biped mean?

• Can ride a bicycle.

• Can walk on two feet.

• Has two feet.

• Can't ride a tricycle.

Which of the following is an advantage of walking on two feet?

• Can carry things.

• Can chew food.

• Can run faster.

• Can jump.

How long ago did the Australopithecus Afarensis live?

• 3 to 4 million years ago.

• 3 to 4 thousand years ago.

• 3 to 4 years ago.

• 300 to 400 years ago

In which continent did they find the bones of the Australopithicus Afarensis?

• Antartica

• Australia

• Africa

• New Brunswick

What is the name of the second oldest group of hominids discovered?

• Homo Hombre

• Homo Habilis

• Homo Erectus

• Homo Sapiens

What were the tools used by Homo Habilis made of?

• Rocks

• Bones

• Steele

• Rocks and bones

What helped Homo Habilis live better?

• Ability to walk

• Ability to make tacos

• Ability to make tools

• a computer

What does Homo Erectus mean?

• Walking man

• Super man

• Upright man

• Handy Man