The Ultimate Human Evolution Quiz! Trivia

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The Ultimate Human Evolution Quiz! Trivia - Quiz

Do you think you understand enough about human evolution? Do you think you know enough to pass this quiz? Human evolution is the developmental process that led to the beginning with the evolutionary history of primates. Human evolution is the route by which human beings changed and developed into what we are today. Taking this quiz will let you see how much you know about human evolution.

Questions and Answers

1.

Tick all the statements that apply to Homo habilis.
- A.
  
  Made Oldowan (pebble) tools
- B.
  
  Larger brain size than Homo erectus
- C.
  
  Adducted big toes (not opposable)
- D.
  
  Made Mousterian tools (flaked of a core, shaped on one side)
Correct Answer(s)
A. Made Oldowan (pebble) tools
C. Adducted big toes (not opposable)

Explanation
Even the earliest humans already had non-grasping big toes.

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2.

Which of the following are proposed theories of Human Migration?
- A.
  
  Out of Africa hypothesis (Replacement Model)
- B.
  
  Neanderthal Model
- C.
  
  Upside Down Model
- D.
  
  Muliregional Model
Correct Answer(s)
A. Out of Africa hypothesis (Replacement Model)
D. Muliregional Model

Explanation
Multiregional model = H. sapiens evolving in multiple areas with gene flow between populations Out of Africa = all H. sapiens have 'recent' African ancestors in common (and H. erectus in other area died out)

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3.

Tick all the animals that have been extant when any species of human was around (co-existed with humans)
- A.
  
  Mammoth
- B.
  
  Tyrannosaurus rex
- C.
  
  Frogs
- D.
  
  Deer/antelope
Correct Answer(s)
A. Mammoth
C. Frogs
D. Deer/antelope

Explanation
Dinosaurs died out long before the human family tree split off from our common ancestor with lesser apes. Some primitive types of mammal did coexist with dinosaurs, one of these was the ancestor of all currently living mammals, including humans.

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4.

Where is the foramen magnum in Homo erectus?
- A.
  
  On top of the skull
- B.
  
  On an angle at the back of the skull (rearward attachment)
- C.
  
  Directly under the skull (not at an angle on the back of the skull)
- D.
  
  At the base of the spine
Correct Answer
C. Directly under the skull (not at an angle on the back of the skull)

Explanation
The foramen magnum in Homo erectus is located directly under the skull, not at an angle on the back of the skull. This is an important anatomical feature as it indicates the position of the spinal cord and the attachment of the skull to the vertebral column. The position of the foramen magnum directly under the skull suggests an upright posture and bipedal locomotion, which are characteristic features of Homo erectus.

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5.

Which modes of transport would H. sapiens migrating to New Zealand or Pacific islands have HAD to use at some point?
- A.
  
  Walking + crossing a landbridge (land that no longer exists)
- B.
  
  Walking + crossing icebridge
- C.
  
  Walking + sea vessel (canoes, rafts, etc)
- D.
  
  Swimming and walking
Correct Answer
C. Walking + sea vessel (canoes, rafts, etc)

Explanation
H. sapiens migrating to New Zealand or Pacific islands would have had to use walking + sea vessel (canoes, rafts, etc) at some point because these islands are separated by large bodies of water. Walking alone would not have been sufficient to reach these islands, so they would have needed some form of watercraft to navigate the sea and reach their destination.

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6.

"The controlled use of fire by humans meant that they could eat more types of food (some foods would have been indigestible without cooking) and that they could get more kilojoules out of their food, because cooking meant food was easier to digest"
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The explanation for the given answer being true is that the controlled use of fire by humans allowed them to consume a wider variety of foods, as some foods would have been indigestible without cooking. Additionally, cooking made food easier to digest, enabling humans to extract more kilojoules from their food. Therefore, the statement accurately reflects the benefits of the controlled use of fire in relation to human diet and nutrition.

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7.

Tick all the things that saved humans energy (meaning they had more energy for reproduction).
- A.
  
  Using fire to cook food
- B.
  
  Bipedalism in a grassland habitat
- C.
  
  Bipedalism in a forest habitat
- D.
  
  Building shelters to keep warm
Correct Answer(s)
A. Using fire to cook food
B. Bipedalism in a grassland habitat
D. Building shelters to keep warm

Explanation
Using fire to cook food, bipedalism in a grassland habitat, and building shelters to keep warm all saved humans energy. By using fire to cook food, humans were able to break down food more easily and obtain more nutrients, resulting in increased energy for reproduction. Bipedalism in a grassland habitat allowed humans to efficiently travel long distances, hunt, and gather food, again contributing to an increase in energy available for reproduction. Building shelters to keep warm protected humans from harsh weather conditions, allowing them to conserve energy that would have been otherwise used to regulate body temperature, and redirecting it towards reproduction.

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The Ultimate Human Evolution Quiz! Trivia

Tick all the statements that apply to Homo habilis.

Which of the following are proposed theories of Human Migration?

Tick all the animals that have been extant when any species of human was around (co-existed with humans)

Where is the foramen magnum in Homo erectus?

Which modes of transport would H. sapiens migrating to New Zealand or Pacific islands have HAD to use at some point?

"The controlled use of fire by humans meant that they could eat more types of food (some foods would have been indigestible without cooking) and that they could get more kilojoules out of their food, because cooking meant food was easier to digest"

Tick all the things that saved humans energy (meaning they had more energy for reproduction).