Human Evolution

Question 1

Homonins

Answer 1

Afarensis
Habilis
Erectus/Ergaster
Heidelbergensis
Neanderthal
Sapiens

Question 2

Multi-Regional Theory

Answer 2

Describes multi-regional theory that H. Erectus groups migrated out of Africa and evolved together in Europe and Asia into H. sapiens through gene flow.

Question 3

Out Of Africa

Answer 3

Homo. Sapiens evolved fully in Africa before migrating out of Africa approximately 60,000 years ago, outcompeting all other hominin species.

Question 4

Tools

Answer 4

Oldowan
Acheulean
Mousterian
Upper Palaeolithic

Question 5

cultural evolution

Answer 5

the passing down of knowledge from generation to generation.

Question 6

biological evolution

Answer 6

The passing down of favourable alleles within the environment leading to a genetic base highly adaptive and successful to their environment.

Question 7

Features of the primate skull

Answer 7

Prognathism
Mandible
Foramen magnum
Prominent canine teeth
Large pre/molars
Large diastema
Brow-ridge
Zygomatic arch
Nuchal crest
Sagittal crest

Question 8

Quadrapedal primate skeletal features

Answer 8

Cone-shaped ribcage
Bow shaped spine
Narrow flat pelvis
90 degree angled femur