Question 1

Early rock art from Africa may be as old as ________ years.

Accepted Answer

A)  10,000 
B)  68,000 
C)  100,000 
D)  28,000 
E)  40,000 
A)  10,000 
B)  68,000 
C)  100,000 
D)  28,000 
E)  40,000 D

Question 2

The Abrigo do Lagar Velho specimen is an important discovery that aids in the understanding of possible interbreeding between Neandertals and anatomically modern H. sapiens because the remains

Accepted Answer

A)  are from Portugal 
B)  are dated to about 50,500 years ago 
C)  the remains are a highly mixed set of anatomical features 
D)  were studied by Erik Trinkaus 
E)  are an incomplete skeleton of an adult female 
A)  are from Portugal 
B)  are dated to about 50,500 years ago 
C)  the remains are a highly mixed set of anatomical features 
D)  were studied by Erik Trinkaus 
E)  are an incomplete skeleton of an adult female C

Question 3

Why do most paleoanthropologists agree that several fossil forms, dating back to 100,000 ya, should be included in as fully modern humans?

Accepted Answer

Most paleoanthropologists agree that several fossil forms dating back to around 100,000 years ago should be included as fully modern humans (Homo sapiens) due to a combination of anatomical, genetic, and behavioral evidence that aligns these fossils with our own species.

Anatomical Evidence:
The fossil record from this period shows individuals with skeletal features that are within the range of variation seen in contemporary human populations. These features include a rounded skull with a vertical forehead, a reduced brow ridge, a smaller and less prognathic (projecting) face, a chin (mental eminence), and lighter skeletal build compared to earlier hominins. The cranial capacity of these fossils is also within the range of modern humans, indicating similar brain size and structure.

Genetic Evidence:
Advances in ancient DNA technology have allowed scientists to extract and analyze genetic material from some of these fossils. The genetic evidence supports the anatomical findings, showing a close relationship between these ancient individuals and present-day humans. The genetic continuity suggests that these individuals belong to our species and contribute to the genetic diversity of modern Homo sapiens.

Behavioral Evidence:
Archaeological sites dating back to around 100,000 years ago show evidence of behavior that is typically associated with modern humans. This includes the use of advanced tools, evidence of symbolic thought (such as personal ornaments and art), the use of pigments, and the development of complex social structures. These behaviors suggest a level of cognitive and cultural development that is consistent with what we see in modern humans.

Overall, the combination of anatomical similarities, genetic continuity, and advanced behaviors leads most paleoanthropologists to conclude that these fossil forms represent early members of our own species, Homo sapiens. The inclusion of these fossils within our species helps to trace the evolution and dispersal of modern humans across the globe.

Question 4

The Upper Paleolithic culture period began in Western Europe about ________ years ago.

Accepted Answer

A)  40,000 
B)  10,000 
C)  5,000 
D)  70,000 
E)  100,000 
A)  40,000 
B)  10,000 
C)  5,000 
D)  70,000 
E)  100,000

Question 5

The analysis of the Herto remains indicates they are

Accepted Answer

A)  most similar to Australopithecus 
B)  indistinguishable from modern Homo sapiens 
C)  most similar to late Homo erectus from China 
D)  not specifically similar to modern Homo sapiens 
E)  none of these 
A)  most similar to Australopithecus 
B)  indistinguishable from modern Homo sapiens 
C)  most similar to late Homo erectus from China 
D)  not specifically similar to modern Homo sapiens 
E)  none of these

Question 6

According to the most recent evidence, the first modern Homo sapiens evolved in Africa around _______ years ago.

Accepted Answer

A)  200,000 
B)  1,500,000 
C)  50,000 
D)  500,000 
E)  5,000,000 
A)  200,000 
B)  1,500,000 
C)  50,000 
D)  500,000 
E)  5,000,000

Question 7

The skeletal remains of Homo floresiensis are notable for each of the following characteristics or assumptions except

Accepted Answer

A)  the short stature. 
B)  the small cranial capacity 
C)  they were living 13,000 years ago. 
D)  their predecessors were perhaps H. erectus populations 
E)  they came to Flores on rafts, the remains of which were recovered from the island of Flores 
A)  the short stature. 
B)  the small cranial capacity 
C)  they were living 13,000 years ago. 
D)  their predecessors were perhaps H. erectus populations 
E)  they came to Flores on rafts, the remains of which were recovered from the island of Flores

Question 8

Current evidence indicates that the earliest anatomically modern Homo sapiens fossils are from which geographical location?

Accepted Answer

A)  China 
B)  India 
C)  Germany 
D)  France 
E)  Africa 
A)  China 
B)  India 
C)  Germany 
D)  France 
E)  Africa

Question 9

Two different Replacement Models have been proposed. They differ from each other with respect to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  the anatomy of modern humans 
B)  the timing of the origin of modern humans 
C)  whether a speciation event caused the demise of Neandertals 
D)  the origin and dispersal of the first modern human populations 
E)  the use of DNA sequences in analyses 
A)  the anatomy of modern humans 
B)  the timing of the origin of modern humans 
C)  whether a speciation event caused the demise of Neandertals 
D)  the origin and dispersal of the first modern human populations 
E)  the use of DNA sequences in analyses

Question 10

Researchers have recently sequenced the genetic identities of nine ancient fully modern H. sapiens from sites in Italy, France, the Czech Republic, and Russia. What did this research focus on?

Accepted Answer

A)  the Y chromosome 
B)  mtDNA 
C)  the ABO blood groups 
D)  the Y chromosome and the ABO blood groups 
E)  only cranial remains 
A)  the Y chromosome 
B)  mtDNA 
C)  the ABO blood groups 
D)  the Y chromosome and the ABO blood groups 
E)  only cranial remains

Question 11

Genetic evidence indicates that all native Australians are descendants of a single migration 50 kya.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The partial replacement models have been bolstered by the sequencing of Neandertal genome.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Archaeological sites in Australia have been dated to __________ years ago.

Accepted Answer

A)  25,000 
B)  30,000 
C)  75,000 
D)  55,000 
E)  100,000 
A)  25,000 
B)  30,000 
C)  75,000 
D)  55,000 
E)  100,000

Question 14

It is hypothesized that some population of inhabitants from Indonesia was the first group to colonize Australia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Bone tools, beads, and decorated ocher fragments were found at Blombos Cave as old as 73,000 years old.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The bow and arrow seems to have first appeared during the Magdalenian.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Discuss the evidence that suggests modest interbreeding took place between Neandertals and modern humans.

Accepted Answer

The evidence for modest interbreeding be

Question 18

The Herto remains are

Accepted Answer

A)  from South Africa 
B)  from the Middle Awash area of Ethiopia 
C)  considered to be modern Neandertal 
D)  considered to be Ardipithecus 
E)  the earliest European evidence of modern humans 
A)  from South Africa 
B)  from the Middle Awash area of Ethiopia 
C)  considered to be modern Neandertal 
D)  considered to be Ardipithecus 
E)  the earliest European evidence of modern humans

Question 19

The morphology of the child's skeleton from Abrigo do Lagar Velho in Portugal has been cited as support for the regional continuity model for understanding modern human origins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The first modern Homo sapiens evolved from Western Europe.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Early rock art from Africa may be as old as ________ years.

The Abrigo do Lagar Velho specimen is an important discovery that aids in the understanding of possible interbreeding between Neandertals and anatomically modern H. sapiens because the remains

Why do most paleoanthropologists agree that several fossil forms, dating back to 100,000 ya, should be included in as fully modern humans?

The Upper Paleolithic culture period began in Western Europe about ________ years ago.

The analysis of the Herto remains indicates they are

According to the most recent evidence, the first modern Homo sapiens evolved in Africa around _______ years ago.

The skeletal remains of Homo floresiensis are notable for each of the following characteristics or assumptions except

Current evidence indicates that the earliest anatomically modern Homo sapiens fossils are from which geographical location?

Two different Replacement Models have been proposed. They differ from each other with respect to which of the following?

Researchers have recently sequenced the genetic identities of nine ancient fully modern H. sapiens from sites in Italy, France, the Czech Republic, and Russia. What did this research focus on?

Genetic evidence indicates that all native Australians are descendants of a single migration 50 kya.

The partial replacement models have been bolstered by the sequencing of Neandertal genome.

Archaeological sites in Australia have been dated to __________ years ago.

It is hypothesized that some population of inhabitants from Indonesia was the first group to colonize Australia.

Bone tools, beads, and decorated ocher fragments were found at Blombos Cave as old as 73,000 years old.

The bow and arrow seems to have first appeared during the Magdalenian.

Discuss the evidence that suggests modest interbreeding took place between Neandertals and modern humans.

The Herto remains are

The morphology of the child's skeleton from Abrigo do Lagar Velho in Portugal has been cited as support for the regional continuity model for understanding modern human origins.

The first modern Homo sapiens evolved from Western Europe.

Introduction to Anthropology

Heredity and Evolution

The Development of Evolutionary Theory

Modern Human Variation and Adaptation

Macroevolution: Processes of Vertebrate and Mammalian Evolution

An Overview of the Primates

Primate Behavior

Understanding the Past: Archaeological and Paleoanthropological Methods

Hominin Origins

The First Dispersal of the Genus Homo: Homo Erectus and Contemporaries

Premodern Humans

Early Holocene Hunters and Gatherers

Food Production

The First Civilizations

Conclusion

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Exam 12: The Origin and Dispersal of Modern Humans

Early rock art from Africa may be as old as ________ years.

The Abrigo do Lagar Velho specimen is an important discovery that aids in the understanding of possible interbreeding between Neandertals and anatomically modern H. sapiens because the remains

Why do most paleoanthropologists agree that several fossil forms, dating back to 100,000 ya, should be included in as fully modern humans?

The Upper Paleolithic culture period began in Western Europe about ________ years ago.

The analysis of the Herto remains indicates they are

According to the most recent evidence, the first modern Homo sapiens evolved in Africa around _______ years ago.

The skeletal remains of Homo floresiensis are notable for each of the following characteristics or assumptions except

Current evidence indicates that the earliest anatomically modern Homo sapiens fossils are from which geographical location?

Two different Replacement Models have been proposed. They differ from each other with respect to which of the following?

Researchers have recently sequenced the genetic identities of nine ancient fully modern H. sapiens from sites in Italy, France, the Czech Republic, and Russia. What did this research focus on?

Genetic evidence indicates that all native Australians are descendants of a single migration 50 kya.

The partial replacement models have been bolstered by the sequencing of Neandertal genome.

Archaeological sites in Australia have been dated to __________ years ago.

It is hypothesized that some population of inhabitants from Indonesia was the first group to colonize Australia.

Bone tools, beads, and decorated ocher fragments were found at Blombos Cave as old as 73,000 years old.

The bow and arrow seems to have first appeared during the Magdalenian.

Discuss the evidence that suggests modest interbreeding took place between Neandertals and modern humans.

The Herto remains are

The morphology of the child's skeleton from Abrigo do Lagar Velho in Portugal has been cited as support for the regional continuity model for understanding modern human origins.

The first modern Homo sapiens evolved from Western Europe.

Introduction to Anthropology

Heredity and Evolution

The Development of Evolutionary Theory

Modern Human Variation and Adaptation

Macroevolution: Processes of Vertebrate and Mammalian Evolution

An Overview of the Primates

Primate Behavior

Understanding the Past: Archaeological and Paleoanthropological Methods

Hominin Origins

The First Dispersal of the Genus Homo: Homo Erectus and Contemporaries

Premodern Humans

Early Holocene Hunters and Gatherers

Food Production

The First Civilizations

Conclusion

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