Bipedalism has disadvantages over quadrupedalism

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1. Many Neandertals possessed a _____________, which is an extension of the back of the cranial vault.

A. occipital bun

B. mastoid process

C. nuchal crest

D. sagittal crest

2. Bipedalism's advantages over quadrupedalism include:

A. Free hands for other uses.

B. Ability to run long distances.

C. Increased ability to see greater distances.

D. All the above.

3. Who had the biggest brain in this list?

A. Homo erectus.

B. Homo heidelbergensis

C. Homo floresensis.

D. Homo rudolfensis.

4. The pelvic anatomy of humans, and its impact on childbirth, suggests that:

A. women probably required assistance with childbirth throughout human evolution.

B. our ancestors typically gave birth while standing on their hands.

C. childbirth has become easier, on average, since the origin of bipedalism.

D. babies come out easier feet first.

5. Fossils of the first hominins are found in:

A. the New World.

B. Europe.

C. Africa.

D. Asia.

6. Homo heidelbergensis lived in:

A. Africa, Europe, and Asia.

B. Europe and Asia.

C. His mother's basement.

D. Africa and Europe.

E. Africa and Asia.

7. Bipedalism has disadvantages over quadrupedalism, including:

A. All the above.

B. Difficulty in transporting foods.

C. Inability to manufacture tools.

D. Development of arthritis and back injuries.

8. Levallois technique tools, including those from the Mousterian, are characterized by:

A. bifacial flaking to form a large symmetric tool known as a hand axe.

B. crudely removing a few flakes from a stone core.

C. preparation of the core, followed by the removal of a finished tool with a single blow.

D. removal of small flakes that are then fashioned into extremely small spear points.

9. Your friend describes a celebrity accused of sexism "a real Neanderthal". You correct them by saying:

A. Neanderthal males and females held equal roles and so there are no sex differences in behavior.

B. Neanderthals were only racist, not sexist.

C. Homo erectus, not Neanderthals, invented sexism.

D. Neanderthals invented capitalism.

10. How much Neanderthal are you?

A. Everyone outside of Africa is about 2% Neanderthal.

B. Everyone on the planet is about 1% Neanderthal.

C. Only Europeans are about 5% Neanderthal

D. Only people in SW Asia/ the Middle East are about 2% Neanderthal.

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