How do paleoanthropologists attempt to define what a human being is? How are human beings similar to and different from other species?

What will be an ideal response?


A. Definition of a Human Being
1) Live in the same region and practice the same culture
2) Adapt to deficiencies such as standing erect due to lack of climbing skills
3) Could set fires to manage the grazing of animals they hunted
4) Could use simple tools such as sharpened stones to butcher carcasses
B. Humans are different from other species
1) Poorly equipped physically and had inferior sight, smell, and hearing, slow movements, unthreatening teeth and nails, poor digestions, and weak bodies that confined them to the ground
2) Could sweat profusely over hairless skins to keep cool during long chases
3) Could ward off rival predators with relatively accurate throwing arms and well-coordinated eye–arm movements

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A. The U.S. sought to improve its image around the world. B. The U.S. began to rely more heavily on the opinions of its foreign allies for its decisions concerning foreign policy. C. The U.S. took on a "you're either with us or against us" foreign policy stance. D. The U.S. began to focus less on foreign affairs and more on domestic issues.

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The division of territory in former colonial possessions on the basis of religion happened in

a. Liberia and Sierra Leone. b. India and Pakistan. c. Rwanda and Burundi. d. Cyprus and Sri Lanka.

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Which statement concerning the change in family structures over the past 40 years is true?

A) The percentage of families headed by a married heterosexual couple had declined from 74 percent in 1960 to 50 percent in 2007. B) Almost 71% percent of American households in 2007 were headed by individuals living alone. C) Over 31% of households in 2007 contained unmarried partners. D) Nearly 27% of all households are interracial E) None of these choices

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Zheng He and the ship captains serving under him navigated using all of the following EXCEPT

A. coastline maps. B. a compass. C. star charts. D. a sextant.

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