A mutation of the ________ may account for why humans have the capability for speech but chimpanzees do not.

A. FOXP2 gene
B. tongue
C. hyoid
D. microcephalin gene
E. lungs


Answer: A

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Modern industrialism is primarily characterized by the

A) use of fossil fuels. B) specialization of labor. C) use of mechanical devices. D) use of hydraulic pumps. E) all of the above.

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Many monotheistic religions contain elements of animism

a. True b. False

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How was the blade-core method, which characterizes the tools of Upper Paleolithic traditions, superior to Mousterian technology?

A. The Upper Paleolithic blade-core method was faster and produced 15 times as much cutting edge from the same amount of material. B. The Upper Paleolithic blade-core method was faster but also more difficult to achieve, resulting in many tries that yielded no results. C. There was no difference between the two methods—only a greater diversity of tool uses among Upper Paleolithic traditions. D. The Upper Paleolithic blade-core method produced sharper and longer cores than was typical of the Mousterian method. E. The Upper Paleolithic blade-core method used naturally occurring metal ores to strike blades off cores.

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There are more than 20 major groups called phyla within the kingdom animalia

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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