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Park:Biological Anthropology
Biological Anthropology, 3/e
Michael Alan Park

The Evolution of Genus Homo

True/False

Please answer all questions



1

When one uses the simplest explanation in formulating a hypothesis one is being parsimonious.
A)True
B)False
2

Homo erectus had the correct anatomy to produce vocal communication.
A)True
B)False
3

Homo heidelbergensis had thicker skulls than Homo erectus.
A)True
B)False
4

Both Homo erectus and Homo sapiesn have symmetrical brains.
A)True
B)False
5

Postorbital constriction affects the learning of motorskills.
A)True
B)False
6

Neandertals were muscular and powerful because of their hard-working lifestyles.
A)True
B)False
7

The Mousterian tradition is associated with Homo erectus.
A)True
B)False
8

Scientists find it hard to agree on the definition of 'human.'
A)True
B)False
9

Scientists have agreed that there are 6 different taxonomic species within genus Homo.
A)True
B)False
10

There is strong evidence that all Homo species originated in Africa.
A)True
B)False