Primate and Human Evolution

The ability to walk upright on two legs is called:

• bipedalism

• quadropedalism

• bicyclepedalism

• tripedalism

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A large hole in the base of the skull where the spinal cord connects to the brain:

• foramen magnum

• sagittal crest

• cranial capacity

• S-shaped spine

Modern humans and their closest relatives belong to the same family. Members of this family are called:

• hominids

• primates

• homo sapiens

• Lucy

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All of these are advantages of bipedalism EXCEPT:

• Hands are free to carry food.

• Save energy when walking long distances.

• Hands are free to use tools.

• Easier to balance on two legs.

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Which hominid species is most closely related to Homo sapiens?

• Homo habilis

• Australopithecus afarensis

• Homo neanderthalensis

• Homo heidelbergensis

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What continent did humans evolve from?

• the Americas

• Asia

• Africa

• many places all at once

What is the scientific name for modern day humans?

• Homo Habilis

• Homo Sapiens

• Homo Erectus

• Neanderthal

How long did it take for humans to split from chimpanzees and become our current species?

• 200,000 years

• 2 million years

• 7 million years

• 1 billion years

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Which of our hominin ancestors were likely the first to use stone tools?

• Homo Sapiens

• Homo Habilis

• Homo erectus

• Neanderthals

I am a Homo Habilis...What am I known for?

• I am able to speak latin

• I am able to start a fire

• I can make tools

• I can paint the walls