UCSP

What distinguishes biological evolution from cultural evolution?

• It includes the development of writing and language

• It focuses on changes in beliefs and values

• It refers to physical changes in the human body over time

• It deals only with technological progress

Which of the following is an example of cultural evolution?

• Larger brain size

• Upright walking

• Use of fire for cooking

• Smaller teeth

Who proposed the Theory of Natural Selection?

What is the principle of heritability in natural selection?

• Traits are chosen based on appearance
  

• Traits are inherited from previous generations
  

• All organisms adapt to any environment

• Traits are eliminated over time

What is the correct order of hominid evolution from earliest to most recent?

• Homo → Ardipithecus → Australopithecus → Sahelanthropus
  

• Australopithecus → Homo → Ardipithecus → Sahelanthropus

• Sahelanthropus → Ardipithecus → Australopithecus → Homo
  

• Ardipithecus → Sahelanthropus → Homo → Australopithecus

Which hominid species is considered the “handy man” due to its use of simple tools?

• Homo erectus
  

• Australopithecus afarensis
  

• Homo sapiens
  

• Homo habilis

Which characteristic was first seen in Homo erectus?

• Fully upright posture and use of fire
  

• Tool-making and scavenging
  

• Brain size same as modern humans
  

• Cave paintings

What made Homo sapiens distinct from earlier hominids?

• Use of fire and stone tools
  

• Use of language, art, and religion
  

• Brain size smaller than Homo habilis
  

• They lived in trees

Which Australopithecus species is most famous and considered a direct ancestor of modern humans?

• Australopithecus boisei
  

• Australopithecus robustus
  

• Australopithecus afarensis
  

• Australopithecus aethiopicus

Which statement best defines natural selection from a scientific perspective?

• The sudden change in species’ traits over time
  

• The act of teaching cultural values to young people
  

• The outcome processes that affect the frequencies of traits in a particular environment

• The development of social institutions like religion