Anth 310 - Exam 2 Multiple Choice UH Manoa

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Which of the 4 following synapomorphies define Homo?

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synapomorphies: a trait that is shared by 2+ taxa and (presumably) by their most recent common ancestor, but no other ancestors.

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True or False - The Neural canal (for spinal cord) of H. ergaster is smaller than in modern humans

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It suggests H. ergaster had less breath control than H. sapiens and therefore not enough capacity for modern speech (despite having Broca's area). This is 1 of 2 main differences between H. ergaster and H. sapiens

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True of False - Homo ergaster has a sexual dimorphism value closer to Australopiths than modern humans

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H. ergaster males were 20% larger than females. Modern human males are 15% larger than females and Australopithecine males were 50% larger than females. A behavioral interpretation may suggest less male competition for females because of a shift towards m

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Which tool technologies were present in Asia during Homo erectus

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Asia was only known for its Olduwan tool industry (Asian H. erectus).

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In the African fossil record, what tool technologies was Homo ergaster associated with?

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The difference in tools deposits found between Asia (Asian H. erectus) and Africa (H. ergaster / African H. erectus) was noticed by Hallam Movius resulting in the Movius line. Separating Asia from African and Europe by stone tools. Possibly accredited to

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True or False - Homo ergaster extended its home range beyond the tropics?

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Homo ergaster was the first hominid to extend its range beyond the tropics. Moved into colder regions (Chins, Germany) and moved during long, cold glacial period.

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Which of the following reasons explain why dating of Homo erectus fossils are poor or tentative?

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H. erectus is a broad species across a wide geographic range. Most H. erectus Asia sites (Java) are poorly dated (1.8Ma - 143Ka). Better dates are present in Zhoukoudian locality 1, China (800Ka-400Ka)

Anth 310 - Exam 2 Multiple Choice UH Manoa

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Which of the 4 following synapomorphies define Homo?

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True or False - The Neural canal (for spinal cord) of H. ergaster is smaller than in modern humans

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True of False - Homo ergaster has a sexual dimorphism value closer to Australopiths than modern humans

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Which tool technologies were present in Asia during Homo erectus

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In the African fossil record, what tool technologies was Homo ergaster associated with?

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True or False - Homo ergaster extended its home range beyond the tropics?

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Which of the following reasons explain why dating of Homo erectus fossils are poor or tentative?

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