Human Ancestor Quiz
Quiz accompanies website:
http://www. Hunterian. Gla. Ac. Uk/collections/museum/hominid/hominid_index. Shtml
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1. Our common ancestors, “dryopithecine apes”, split into several groups, three of which survived. Which of the followin was not one of the groups?
- A.
Chimpanzees
- B.
Gorillas
- C.
Hominids (ape-men and early men)
- D.
Orang-utans
Correct Answer
B. Gorillas -
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2. Describe the tool-making abilities of Australopithecus
- A.
They were unable to use tools
- B.
They created complex stone tools such as bows, arrows, and axes
- C.
They created primitive metal tools
- D.
They were able to use natural objects, stones and bones, as weapons
Correct Answer
D. They were able to use natural objects, stones and bones, as weapons -
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3. Where was the skull of an Australopithecus aethiopicus found in 1985?
- A.
Kenya
- B.
Etheopia
- C.
Nigeria
- D.
Somolia
Correct Answer
A. Kenya -
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4. Compare the skull of the Australopithecus to the gorilla skull.
- A.
The Australopithecus skull looks nothing like the gorilla skull
- B.
The Australopithecus skull looks similar to the gorilla skull
- C.
The Australopithecus skull more closely resembles a human skull than a gorilla skull
Correct Answer
B. The Australopithecus skull looks similar to the gorilla skull -
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5. How long have “true humans” been on earth, and what are they called?
- A.
Homo sapien, 300,000 Y.A.
- B.
Australopithecus, 5-8 milllion Y.A.
- C.
Homo habilis, 2 million Y.A.
- D.
Homo erectus, 1.7 million- 300,000 Y.A.
Correct Answer
C. Homo habilis, 2 million Y.A. -
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6. What is not a trait of Homo Erectus?
- A.
Protruding jaws with large molars
- B.
No chin
- C.
A long low skull
- D.
Brain size between 1300-1500 milliliters
Correct Answer
D. Brain size between 1300-1500 milliliters -
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7. Which continent has Homo erectus not been found on?
- A.
North America
- B.
Africa
- C.
Asia
- D.
Europe
Correct Answer
A. North America -
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8. In addition to skilled hunting techniques, what is a great invention of Homo Erectus?
- A.
Building homes covered in animal skin
- B.
Metal Tools
- C.
Learning to use fire
- D.
The wheel
- E.
IPAD
Correct Answer
C. Learning to use fire -
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9. Which of the following statements are not true?
- A.
Modern humans have more hair than their ancestors
- B.
Modern humans have large brow ridges like their ancestors
- C.
Ancient ancestors have a thinner and more rounded skulls than modern humans
- D.
Our ancient ancestors had higher foreheads than modern humans and a slightly projecting chins
- E.
Our ancient ancestors had an average brain size of about 1350 millilitres
Correct Answer
A. Modern humans have more hair than their ancestors -
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10. How are people adapting today?
- A.
The human brain evolves by growing larger to adapt to changes in technology
- B.
The human brain evolves by shrinking because due to harmful chemicals in the environment
- C.
Humans no longer physically evolve to exploit new environments
Correct Answer
C. Humans no longer physically evolve to exploit new environments -
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