Out of Africa Quiz #2

Which of the following are an example of paleoanthropologists?

• Hominins

• Ancestors

• Mary and Louis Leakey

• "Handy Man"

Paleoanthropologists study the development and culture of early hominins.

• True

• False

Homo Habilis is also known as

• "Upright Man"

• "Smart Man"

• "Handy Man"

• "Neanderthal Man"

Homo Neanderthalensis is also known as

• "Upright Man"

• "Smart Man"

• "Handy Man"

• "Neanderthal Man"

Homo Erectus is also known as

• "Handy Man"

• "Wise Man"

• "Upright Man"

• "Neanderthal Man"

Homo Sapien is also known as

• "Upright Man"

• "Wise Man"

• "Handy Man"

• "Neanderthal Man"

What is notable about the different hominin groups?

• As hominin groups evolved, humans became a little taller and consumed (ate) more

• As hominin groups evolved, humans became stronger and smarter

• As hominin groups evolved, humans became more capable at surviving in their environments

What is the best way to describe how hominins adapted to their environment?

• Evolution from Homo Habilis to Homo Sapiens was a rapid (fast) process in which changes occurred from one lifetime to the next

• Evolution from Homo Habilis to Homo Sapiens was a gradual (slow) process in which small changes occurred over time

• Evolution from Homo Habilis to Homo Sapiens was a process that had no physical evidence to show it took place

• Evolution from Homo Habilis to Homo Sapiens was a process that described how people became smart

Why is it important to understand the different physical changes hominins experienced over millions of years?

• It is important because it helps us predict how our bodies might change in the future

• It is important because we are able to understand how and why we came to have certain physical characteristics

• It is important because we get to see how different hominins are from each other

• It is important because we can change our habits to prevent things like our pinkies disappearing

Homo Erectus is best known for which capability?

Select all that apply

• Creating and utilizing stone tools

• Creating and utilizing fire to cook meat and stay warm

• Building shelters for protection

• Hunting in groups

• Creating better tools, shelter, clothing, and possibly began to use communication