CLEAN : Fossils suggest hominids may have lived alongside modern humans

The video discusses the discovery of Homo naledi in the Lesedi Chamber and Rising Star cave system. It highlights the unique features of this new species, including its small size, primitive morphology, and potential use of the cave for deliberate disposal of the dead. The fossils, surprisingly young, challenge previous assumptions about human evolution. Despite some scientific debate, extensive research supports Homo naledi as a distinct species. The video also explores the physical characteristics of Homo naledi, such as its small brain, slender limbs, and tool-making capabilities.

What was the significance of the Lesedi Chamber in the discovery of a new species?

• It contained the oldest human fossils.

• It was the first chamber discovered in the cave.

• It confirmed the existence of a new species.

• It was the largest chamber found.

What was unique about the second chamber discovered in the Rising Star cave system?

• It was the largest chamber in the cave system.

• It had evidence of Homo naledi using the cave in a special way.

• It contained the oldest fossils ever found.

• It was the first chamber to be discovered.

How old were the Homo naledi fossils found in the Dinaledi Chamber?

• 230 to 330 thousand years old

• 1 million years old

• 2.5 million years old

• 500 thousand years old

Which of the following best describes the physical characteristics of Homo naledi?

• Tall stature and large hands

• Large feet and short arms

• Small brain and slender body

• Large brain and robust body

What feature of Homo naledi suggests they might have been adapted to making tools?

• Their curved fingers

• Their tall stature

• Their robust legs

• Their large brain size