Question 1

The first clear evidence of stone tools appears more than _______ million years after the appearance of bipedalism.

Accepted Answer

A)   12
B)   10
C)   5
D)   2

Question 2

Which of the following hominid characteristics came first?

Accepted Answer

A)   bipedalism
B)   modification of the female pelvis
C)   expansion of the brain
D)   reduction of the face

Question 3

Which of the following has evidence showing that it may have been a bipedal early hominid?

Accepted Answer

A)   Orrorin tugenensis
B)   Sahelanthropus tchadensis
C)   Kenyapithecus
D)   all of the above

Question 4

Bipedalism does have its downside, including:

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A)   it's harder to overcome gravity to supply brain with sufficient blood.
B)   the weight on the body above the pelvis and lower limbs causes stress on the hips, lower back, knees, and feet.
C)   females even have more stress during pregnancy.
D)   all the above.

Question 5

Explain why cladograms of human evolution are important.

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Question 6

Compare Orrorin tugenensis and Ardipithecus ramidus. Why are they important in the understanding of hominid evolution?

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Orrorin tugenensis and Ardipithecus rami...

Question 7

The word garhi means __________ in the Ethiopian language.

Accepted Answer

A)   howdy
B)   man
C)   eureka
D)   surprise

Question 8

Raymond Dart found Australopithecus africanus in

Accepted Answer

A)   1992.
B)   1998.
C)   1925.
D)   1945.

Question 9

Bipedal locomotion, walking on two legs, was not the only change that occurred during early hominid evolution. Included were

Accepted Answer

A)   the expansion of the face.
B)   the expansion of the jaw.
C)   the expansion of the brain.
D)   a smaller pelvis for females.

Question 10

All of the following are "costs" of bipedalism except

Accepted Answer

A)   it is harder to overcome gravity to supply the brain with sufficient blood.
B)   the weight of the body above the pelvis and lower limbs puts greater stress on the hips, lower back, knees, and feet.
C)   the hands were freed for other tasks.
D)   pregnant women had greater stress placed on the lower limbs.

Question 11

The famous footprints of Australopithecus were found at

Accepted Answer

A)   Laetoli.
B)   Alexandria.
C)   Nairobi.
D)   Addis Ababa.

Question 12

One of the most famous A. afarensis fossils is named Lucy. Why is it so famous?

Accepted Answer

A)   it was one of the most complete skeletons found
B)   because she was named after the song, "Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds"
C)   because no other afarensis fossils have been found
D)   because it was found in Ethiopia

Question 13

Discuss the importance of bipedalism in the evolution of hominids.

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Bipedalism, or the ability to walk on tw...

Question 14

Sahelanthropus tchadensis was found about ______ million years ago.

Accepted Answer

A)   15
B)   7
C)   3
D)   2

Question 15

According to the model of human evolution in Ember and Ember, the presumed common ancestor of apes and modern humans lived about _________ million years ago.

Accepted Answer

A)   30
B)   15
C)   10
D)   6

Question 16

The Leakey family made a significant find in 1959 with the discovery of Australopithecus boisei. Why was this discovery so important?

Accepted Answer

A)   it demonstrated that the earliest hominids were living in Europe
B)   it demonstrated that early hominids were present in East Africa, not just South Africa
C)   because it only took two years to find
D)   it proved South Africa was the only place in Africa to find evidence of early hominids

Question 17

Bipedalism freed the hands, which allowed tools to be carried. This was an advantage because

Accepted Answer

A)   it built up the primates' arms for more strength.
B)   it caused a preoccupation with tools so the primate did not have to worry about anything else.
C)   the tools could be used as weapons against predators, if necessary.
D)   there was no real advantage, as it made it harder to run from danger.

Question 18

The genus Australopithecus were definitely hominid based on the fact

Accepted Answer

A)   their teeth show the basic hominid characteristics.
B)   they were fully bipedal.
C)   they had a parabolic dental arch.
D)   all of the above.

Question 19

The earliest Australopithecine species, anamensis, is dated to about ______ million years ago.

Accepted Answer

A)   3.9-4.2
B)   5.8-4.4
C)   8.8-10.3
D)   11-12

Question 20

Sahelanthropus tchadensis was an unusual find because

Accepted Answer

A)   it was found in Australia.
B)   it was found outside Eastern and Southern Africa.
C)   it was the most expensive find ever.
D)   no one seemed interested in this find at the time.

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Compare Orrorin tugenensis and Ardipithecus ramidus. Why are they important in the understanding of hominid evolution?

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One of the most famous A. afarensis fossils is named Lucy. Why is it so famous?

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Discuss the importance of bipedalism in the evolution of hominids.

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Bipedalism does have its downside, including:

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The genus Australopithecus were definitely hominid based on the fact

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Raymond Dart found Australopithecus africanus in

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Bipedalism freed the hands, which allowed tools to be carried. This was an advantage because

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The word garhi means __________ in the Ethiopian language.

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Explain why cladograms of human evolution are important.

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Which of the following has evidence showing that it may have been a bipedal early hominid?

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The earliest Australopithecine species, anamensis, is dated to about ______ million years ago.

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