Human Evolution

Which of the following is NOT a unique trait that evolved in humans?

• Bipedalism

• A large cranium

• Canine Teeth

• Use of tools

About 96% of the information in human DNA is found in gorilla DNA. This evidence supports which statement?

• Humans evolved from gorillas.
• Gorillas and humans diverged from a common ancestor.
• As gorillas evolve, they will become more similar to humans.
• Gorillas and humans are too different for meaningful genetic comparisons.

What is human evolution?

• Short process of change by which primates became modern humans.

• Long process of change by which modern humans became primates.

• Long process of change by which primates became modern humans.

• Long process of change by which primates became apes

What continent did humans evolve from?

• the Americas

• Asia

• Africa

• many places all at once

Who are the closest living relatives to humans?

• chimpanzees

• gorillas

• lemurs

• kangaroos

Which of the following words means to walk on two feet?

• hominin

• civilization

• bipedal

• savanna

Which of the following words refers to an animal group that includes apes, gorillas, and humans?

• hominin

• hominoids

• bipedal

• Homo

Which of the following traits do humans and other hominins share? (Choose ALL that apply.)

• Can stand and walk upright

• Decreased brain size

• Opposable thumbs

• Binocular Vision

On which continent were the first human fossils discovered?

• Africa

• Australia

• Antarctica

• North America

Primates include all of the following EXCEPT

• lagomorphs
• humans
• apes
• monkeys
• lemurs