Question 1

The Dmanisi findings suggest that the first hominins to leave Africa carried with them a typical African ____________stone culture.

Accepted Answer

A)  Oldowan
B)  Acheulian
C)  Chuntaro
D)  Monrovian
E)  Oldwoman

Question 2

Compare the cranial capacity, cranial and postcranial morphology, stature, and cultural behavior (including the types of stone tools they used)of Homo erectus to that of earlier hominins, including early Homo .

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Homo erectus, which lived approximately ...

Question 3

Describe the findings on the island of Flores, and give examples of how this new species differed from other Homo species.

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The findings on the island of Flores, sp...

Question 4

Although Zhoukoudian is the most famous Homo erectus site in China, there are other sites. Name two of these sites, and give their dates.

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Two other Homo erectus sites in China are Hexian and Lantian. The Hexian site dates back to around 400,000 years ago, while the Lantian site dates back to around 1.15 million years ago. These sites have provided important evidence for the study of Homo erectus in China.

Question 5

Review the history of Homo erectus discoveries in Java and China (specifically Zhoukoudian).

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Homo erectus is an extinct species of ar...

Question 6

Give an overview of the first dispersal of Homo erectus throughout Europe and Asia.

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The first dispersal of Homo erectus thro...

Question 7

The early Homo species for which we have the most evidence, both physically and culturally, is called

Accepted Answer

A)  Homo geneous.
B)  Homo rudolfensis.
C)  Homo australopithecus.
D)  Homo tensus.
E)  Homo erectus.

Question 8

Homo erectus was considerably smaller than earlier members of the genus Homo .

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Describe the Chinese tools from Middle Pleistocene sites.

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The Chinese tools from Middle Pleistocen...

Question 10

For now, the most comprehensive analyses indicate that the recently discovered hominin species H. floresiensis evolved on the island of

Accepted Answer

A)  Hawaii.
B)  Easter Island.
C)  Java.
D)  Guam.
E)  Flores.

Question 11

One aspect in which Asian H. erectus differ from East African H. erectus is that fossils found in Asia have ______________ cranial bones.

Accepted Answer

A)  well preserved
B)  fragile
C)  thin
D)  thick
E)  fragmented

Question 12

The new species found on the island of Flores was initially thought to be a contemporary of Homo sapiens.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following sites is NOT in China?

Accepted Answer

A)  Yunxian
B)  Hexian
C)  Latian
D)  Zhoukoudian
E)  Dmanisi

Question 14

Which type of tools are characterized by a large proportion of bifacial elements?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dmanisi
B)  Oldowan
C)  Acheulian
D)  Australian
E)  Zhoukoudian C

Question 15

Describe and compare the characteristics of the fossil evidence found at the Dmanisi site with those found in Africa.

Accepted Answer

The fossil evidence found at the Dmanisi site in Georgia and in Africa share some similarities but also have distinct differences.

In terms of similarities, both sites have yielded fossil evidence of early hominins, including Homo erectus and Homo habilis. These fossils provide valuable insights into the evolutionary history of our ancestors and their migration patterns. Additionally, the fossils found at both sites show evidence of tool use, indicating the cognitive and technological abilities of these early hominins.

However, there are also notable differences in the characteristics of the fossil evidence. The Dmanisi site has produced some of the earliest evidence of hominin presence outside of Africa, suggesting that early hominins may have migrated out of Africa earlier than previously thought. The fossils found at Dmanisi also exhibit a mix of primitive and more advanced features, challenging previous notions of a linear evolutionary progression. In contrast, the fossil evidence in Africa has provided a more continuous and diverse record of hominin evolution, with a greater variety of species and adaptations.

Overall, the fossil evidence from the Dmanisi site and Africa both contribute to our understanding of human evolution, but they also highlight the complexity and diversity of our evolutionary history. Further research and discoveries at these sites and others around the world will continue to shape our understanding of the origins and development of our species.

Question 16

The discovery of fossils now referred to as Homo erectus began in the nineteenth century.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

More than 100,000 artifacts have been recovered from this vast site, which was occupied intermittently for many thousands of years.

Accepted Answer

A)  Budokan county
B)  Hexian county
C)  Lantian county
D)  Zhoukoudian
E)  Yunxian county

Question 18

Bernard Wood has suggested that the name Homo __________be used for the African remains and that Homo erectus be reserved solely for the Asian material.

Accepted Answer

A)  habilis
B)  ergaster
C)  sapiens
D)  heidelbergensis
E)  neanderthalensis

Question 19

Bifacially flaked tools characterize the _______ stone tool industry.

Accepted Answer

A)  Oldowan
B)  Acheulian
C)  Shewlian
D)  Osteodontokeratic
E)  Craftsmanian

Question 20

The fossil remains from Dmanisi indicate that

Accepted Answer

A)  large brains were required to migrate out of Africa.
B)  complex stone tools were required to migrate out of Africa.
C)  large brains were NOT required to migrate out of Africa.
D)  large brains were required in order to survive.
E)  large brains were required to do homework.

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Although Zhoukoudian is the most famous Homo erectus site in China, there are other sites. Name two of these sites, and give their dates.

Review the history of Homo erectus discoveries in Java and China (specifically Zhoukoudian).

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Give an overview of the first dispersal of Homo erectus throughout Europe and Asia.

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The early Homo species for which we have the most evidence, both physically and culturally, is called

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Homo erectus was considerably smaller than earlier members of the genus Homo .

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Describe the Chinese tools from Middle Pleistocene sites.

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The new species found on the island of Flores was initially thought to be a contemporary of Homo sapiens.

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More than 100,000 artifacts have been recovered from this vast site, which was occupied intermittently for many thousands of years.

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Bernard Wood has suggested that the name Homo __________be used for the African remains and that Homo erectus be reserved solely for the Asian material.

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Compare the cranial capacity, cranial and postcranial morphology, stature, and cultural behavior (including the types of stone tools they used)of Homo erectus to that of earlier hominins, including early Homo .

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Describe the findings on the island of Flores, and give examples of how this new species differed from other Homo species.

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Although Zhoukoudian is the most famous Homo erectus site in China, there are other sites. Name two of these sites, and give their dates.

Review the history of Homo erectus discoveries in Java and China (specifically Zhoukoudian).

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Give an overview of the first dispersal of Homo erectus throughout Europe and Asia.

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The early Homo species for which we have the most evidence, both physically and culturally, is called

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Homo erectus was considerably smaller than earlier members of the genus Homo .

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Describe the Chinese tools from Middle Pleistocene sites.

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One aspect in which Asian H. erectus differ from East African H. erectus is that fossils found in Asia have ______________ cranial bones.

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