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A hypothesis may become a theory if: A.it is quantifiable B.a majority of the scientific community attests to its accuracy C.it is tested numerous times and not rejected D.all of these E.none of these Homo erectus subsistence practices are best […]

The earliest members of the Australopithecine genus date to: A.7 million y.a. B.5 million y.a. C.4.2 million y.a. D.3.7 million y.a. E.2.5 million y.a. The key artifacts in the Oldowan tool tradition are: A.chopper tools B.manuports C.flake tools D.handaxes E.hammerstones […]

The ancient environments of the late Miocene/early Pliocene hominins indicates that the origins of bipedalism: A.occurred in a marshy area B.likely occurred on the savanna C.occurred in relatively heavily forested areas D.occurred in a variety of different environments E.was always […]

Loci with more than one allele are known as: A.multiple loci traits B.polytypic traits C.polymorphisms D.point mutations E.clines Phylogenetic trees are typically differentiated from cladograms based on what feature? A.incorporation of a time scale B.use of derived traits C.the exclusion […]

Which of the great apes is found only on the islands of Borneo and Sumatra? A.orangutans B.gorillas C.chimpanzees D.bonobos E.gibbons What features are shared by all hominins included in the genus Australopithecus? A.relatively small brains B.habitual bipedalism C.large back teeth […]

Absolute or chronometric dating always relies on the principle of radioactive decay. The Bushmeat trade is a global phenomenon. Answer: TRUE The majority of human traits are Mendelian. Answer: FALSE Vertebrates first appeared during the Mesozoic period. Answer: Answer: FALSE […]

Which of the following factors is NOT used to support the Pacific Coastal Route model? A.the colonization of Australia by 40,000 y.a. B.the presence of early coastal sites in South America C.the demonstrated presence of marine-adapted human populations in northeastern […]

Naturally occurring cereal grains in the Near East are inherently predisposed to genetic modification. Homoplasies are central in the use of cladistics for reconstructing the evolutionary relationships between organisms. Answer: TRUE It is only possible to identify habitual bipedalism from […]

The best evidence for classic H. erectus in Europe prior to 400,000 years ago comes from the site of: A.Dmanisi B.Gran Dolina C.Boxgrove D.Ceprano E.Trinil The interdisciplinary study of early hominins is known as: A.anthropometry B.paleopathology C.paleontology D.paleoanthropology E.archaeology Answer: […]

Physical anthropologists are interested in tool use in nonhuman primates because it: A.probably resembles tool use in early hominids B.is a recently developed behavior C.demonstrates that chimpanzees are on their way to becoming more human D.all of these E.none of […]

The earliest TRUE city was: A.Jericho B.Uruk C.atalhyk D.Jarmo E.Mohenjo-Daro Unlike chimpanzees, bonobos do not have closely bonded male groups. Answer: TRUE Oldowan tools are very generalized in function. Answer: TRUE Answer: B. There is clear evidence that Homo erectus […]

The proposition that increased aridity in the Near East at the end of the Ice Age led to the development of domestication around permanent water sources is known as the: A.Packing model B.Oasis theory C.Neolithic revolution D.Nuclear zone model E.Marginal […]

Intelligent design represents a new critique of the theory of evolution through natural selection. Neandertal mtDNA exhibits the same degree of variability as does modern human populations. Answer: FALSE Anatomical evidence indicates that Neandertals had the physical ability to produce […]

The evolutionary grouping of individuals showing a similar adaptive pattern is known as a: A.sub-family B.adaptive radiation C.grade D.genus E.sub-species Which anthropological subfield is defined as the study of human biology within the framework of evolution with an emphasis on […]

The existence of biological continuity is primarily the product of which of the following factors? A.speciation B.common ancestry C.natural selection D.fixity of species E.none of these What is the taxonomic significance of Homo ergaster? A.It represents the first member of […]

The Ubaid period represents the initial settlement of the Tigris and Euphrates floodplain. Forensic anthropologists must deal with the race concept because they are asked by law enforcement agencies to identify an individual’s race from skeletal remains. Answer: TRUE Mitosis […]

Mendel’s research into pea plant hybrids revealed what pattern in the expression of traits? A.The F1 plants had a lower percentage of the dominant trait than the F2 plants. B.The F2 plants contained a 3:1 mix of the traits. C.The […]

Fluted point technology: A.is present at the Pre-Clovis site of Monte Verde B.has clear precursors in northern Asia C.has no clear Asian predecessors D.is primarily associated with the Archaic period E.only A and C Which of the following is evidence […]

The primary focus of antiquarians in North America concerned: A.the desire to classify human biological variation B.an interest in the physical evolution of hominins C.the relationship between Native Americans and the archaeological record D.all of the above E.only A and […]

Which absolute dating technique is most commonly used on archaeological sites younger than 50,000 years? A.radiocarbon B.thermoluminescence C.argon-argon D.calendars E.fission track The primary plant crops in China were: A.rice and wheat B.millet and rice C.rice and yams D.wheat and yams […]