Copy of Assessment: Early Hominins

A paleoanthropologist specializes in the study of the

• A. kings and queens of the earliest modern humans.

• B. development and culture of the earliest hominins.

• C. communication and social systems of early apes.

• D. trade and barter systems among modern humans.

Which statement about Homo habilis (Handy Man) describes a capability that helped their group survive?

• They knew how to make tools.

• They came before Neanderthals.

• They lived 50,000 years ago.

• They could not walk on two feet.

Which of these helped Homo habilis survive against animal attacks?

• building shelters

• burying their dead

• using bows and arrows

• living together in groups

Where were Homo habilis (Handy Man) Located

• continent 3

• continent 4

• continent 5

• continent 6

Which group is believed to be the first to live on continent 3?

• Homo habilis (Handy Man)

• Homo erectus (Upright Man)

• Homo neanderthalensis

• Homo sapiens (Wise Man)

Which new capability enabled hominins to survive in the colder climate of continent 3?

• building fire and shelters

• drawing art on cave walls

• gathering food from plants

• making tools out of bones

From which continent do most scientists believe Homo sapiens (Wise Man) first emerged?

• continent 1

• continent 2

• continent 3

• continent 4

Homo habilis (Handy Man) is known for being

• the biped.

• the toolmaker.

• the language user.

• the cave painter.

The bones of a number of hominins were found in one location. Using this evidence, scientists concluded that this type of hominin probably

• made tools.

• died in wars.

• had language.

• lived in groups.

What trait made Homo erectus well suited for traveling?

• short, stocky build

• ridge above the eyes

• long, strong leg bones

• round, smooth foreheads