Question 1

The majority of Neandertal fossils have been found in

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A)  South America.
B)  Asia.
C)  India.
D)  Africa.
E)  Europe.F) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 2

Why do some paleoanthropologists classify Neandertals as Homo neanderthalensis ? What are the biological and phylogenetic implications of this designation?

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Some paleoanthropologists classify Neand...

Question 3

Which is NOT true about the Pleistocene?

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A)  It is also known as the Ice Age.
B)  It is marked by massive advances and retreats of glaciations.
C)  It was characterized by at least 15 major and 50 minor glacial advances in Europe.
D)  During interglacials, there is an increased in rainfall.
E)  During glacial periods, there is an increase in rainfall.F) D) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 4

In Israel important discoveries at Tabun and Kebara include all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  a 120,000-year-old female skeleton.
B)  the most complete Neanderthal pelvis.
C)  a hyoid bone identical to H. sapiens.
D)  four well-preserved spears.
E)  the burial of a large male.F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 5

Describe, explain, and give examples of the Neandertal remains found in Europe.

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Neandertal remains found in Europe have ...

Question 6

In Africa, early premodern Homo sapiens appeared around

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A)  200,000 ya.
B)  400,000 ya.
C)  100,000 ya.
D)  600,000 ya.
E)  35,000 ya.F) C) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 7

In Africa, premodern Homo sapiens fossils have been found in all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  Ethiopia.
B)  South Africa.
C)  Zambia.
D)  Egypt.
E)  Tanzania.F) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 8

Neandertal crania are

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A)  large, long, low, and bulging at the sides.
B)  absent of browridges.
C)  a rounded, smooth occipital area like that seen in modern humans.
D)  a vertical forehead like that seen in modern humans.
E)  small and flat.F) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 9

Chinese archaeologists point out that Chinese premodern H. sapiens specimens show no indication of genetic continuity with modern H . sapiens from China.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The prevailing consensus is that Neandertals were capable of articulate speech.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Describe the injuries and pathologies evident in the Shanidar I skeleton. What, if anything, does this tell us about Neandertal lifestyle and/or cultural behavior?

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The Shanidar I skeleton, which is a Nean...

Question 12

Neandertal DNA is very different compared to modern human DNA.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Describe, explain, and give examples of the premodern humans from Europe.

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Premodern humans from Europe refer to th...

Question 14

Where have Neandertal skeletal remains NOT been found (in Europe) ?

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A)  Spain
B)  France
C)  Croatia
D)  Germany
E)  ItalyF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 15

Describe the time frame during which Neandertals lived and where their remains have been found.

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Neandertals lived during the Middle Pale...

Question 16

Where does the best evidence of Middle Pleistocene human-controlled fire come from?

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A)  China
B)  Western Europe
C)  Eastern Europe
D)  South Africa
E)  East AfricaF) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 17

During the Middle Pleistocene, there is evidence that temporary shelters were built by

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A)  Australopithecus .
B)  premodern Homo sapiens .
C)  Paranthropus .
D)  Homo erectus .
E)  Homo habilis.F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 18

The main effect of fluctuating climates in Africa during the Pleistocene was to change rainfall patterns.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Neandertals were advanced in their use of spear throwers for long-distance hunting.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The premodern human fossils from Africa and Europe are more similar to each other than they are to the hominins from Asia.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 12: Premodern Humans

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Describe, explain, and give examples of the premodern humans from Europe.

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Chinese archaeologists point out that Chinese premodern H. sapiens specimens show no indication of genetic continuity with modern H . sapiens from China.

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Describe the injuries and pathologies evident in the Shanidar I skeleton. What, if anything, does this tell us about Neandertal lifestyle and/or cultural behavior?

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Describe the time frame during which Neandertals lived and where their remains have been found.

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Which is NOT true about the Pleistocene?

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In Israel important discoveries at Tabun and Kebara include all of the following EXCEPT

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Neandertal DNA is very different compared to modern human DNA.

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Where does the best evidence of Middle Pleistocene human-controlled fire come from?

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