Textbook: Chapter 2, 3

Question 1

The East African Rift System is associated with which major geological phenomenon?

A. Formation of the Himalayas

B. Tectonic rifting and environmental fragmentation

C. The drying up of the Mediterranean Sea

D. Expansion of the Antarctic ice sheets

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Which epoch marks the beginning of relatively stable climates that facilitated human civilization?

A. Pleistocene Epoch
B. Jurassic Period
C. Triassic Period
D. Holocene Epoch

Answer 2

D

Question 3

What was the primary impact of the formation and later breakup of Pangaea on biodiversity?

Answer 3

It reduced and later expanded biodiversity by isolating and reconnecting species.

Question 4

How did climatic changes in Africa contribute to human evolution?

Answer 4

They led to the expansion of savannas, which forced species to adapt to new environments.

Question 5

What is the significance of “mitochondrial Eve” in human evolution?

Answer 5

She represents the most recent common matrilineal ancestor of all modern humans.

Question 6

__________ is often associated with the first simple stone tools.

Answer 6

H. habilis

Question 7

The cooling and drying of Earth led to the expansion of __________ in Africa.

Answer 7

savannas

Question 8

Mix and Match

Answer 8

H. habilis - Known for bipedal locomotion and brain growth

Neanderthals - Coexisted with early modern humans in Europe

H. sapiens - Developed complex social and cultural systems

H. erectus - Developed more complex tools and controlled fire

Australopithecus - Earliest known species, primarily plant-based diet

Question 9

What was the primary function of the hypothalamus in early human adaptation?

Answer 9

To regulate body temperature through sweating.

Question 10

What was one of the primary impacts of tectonic activity on early human evolution?

A) Creation of large oceans

B) Increased rainfall in Africa

C) Formation of isolated habitats promoting speciation

D) Rise in global temperatures

Answer 10

C