Textbook: Chapter 2, 1

Question 1

Which hypothesis suggests that all modern humans originated in Africa?

A. Multiregional Hypothesis
B. Out of Africa Hypothesis
C. Mitochondrial Theory
D. Speciation Hypothesis

Answer 1

B

Question 2

What is the term for the process by which new species evolve due to isolation?

A. Adaptation
B. Migration
C. Speciation
D. Diversification

Answer 2

C

Question 3

What role did tectonic activity play in early human evolution?

A. It led to the formation of new continents

B. It created barriers and isolated environments

C. It destroyed habitats, preventing evolution

D. It had no significant impact

Answer 3

B

Question 4

The Broad Spectrum Revolution marked a shift in what aspect of human life?

A. Population growth
B. Tool technology
C. Migration patterns
D. Diet and foraging

Answer 4

D

Question 5

Why is meat consumption considered important in human evolution?

Answer 5

It provided protein that supported larger brain development.

Question 6

The __________ Hypothesis suggests all modern humans originated in Africa.

Answer 6

Out of Africa

Question 7

__________ tools are associated with the species H. erectus.

Answer 7

Acheulean

Question 8

The __________ Revolution involved expanding human diets to include small game and plants.

Answer 8

Broad Spectrum

Question 9

Which species is often associated with the “Out of Africa” migration theory?

A) Neanderthals
B) H. sapiens
C) H. habilis
D) H. erectus

Answer 9

B

Question 10

Why was fire significant for H. erectus?

A) It provided heat and light and made food easier to digest.

B) It allowed them to create advanced tools.

C) It helped them create clothing.

D) It enabled them to build permanent shelters.

Answer 10

A