Human Evolution Quiz

Which great ape homo sapiens share a common ancestor with?

• Orangutan

• Chimpanzee

• Gorilla

• Lemur

What was the first trait to appear in the homo genus evolution track?

• bipedal- walking upright, on two feet

• big brain

• long legs

• dexterous fingers

Check all that apply, what are the vantages of walking upright?

• spotting danger

• going longer distances

• finding resources and food

Homo genus means our own group, the same

• True

• False

What continent is known as the birthplace of modern humans?

• Canada

• Australia

• Africa

• The Middle East

Which group homo genus group migrated out of Africa?

• Homo Ergaster

• Homo Hablas

• Homo Erectus

Homo Erectus has which features

• big brain, long legs, dexterous fingers

• small teeth, big hands, fire

• gripping feet, long arms, strong brow

• was a cave man on the geico commercial

When did controlled fire emerge?

• 800,000 years ago

• 3 years ago

• 2 million years ago

• 200,000 years ago

Homo Sapiens genus group appeared around

• 50 million years ago

• 2 million years ago

• 200,000 years ago

Check all boxes that apply what happen to the other hominin groups

• competition

• interbreeding

• conflict