An analysis of the dentition of the "Taung Baby" suggests:
A. the "Taung Baby" is not a hominin after all
B. Australopithecus gave rise to modern chimpanzees
C. the "Taung Baby" represents a population far removed from the hominin line
D. prolongation of childhood, characteristic of modern humans, was not fully developed in Australopithecus
D. prolongation of childhood, characteristic of modern humans, was not fully developed in Australopithecus
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Why might A. garhi be a reasonable candidate for the direct ancestor of Homo?
A) It is found in the right place, the right time, and has the right set of physical traits. B) It is the only one of the australopithecines associated with tool use. C) It has the most advanced suite of bipedal characteristics of any of the hominins. D) It is has the largest brain relative to body size of any of the australopithecines.
To explain why human evolution would proceed gradually and in the same direction in various parts of the Old World, multiregional theorists point to cultural improvements in ______________
a. clothing b. hunting tools and cooking technology c. teeth care d. language and communication
What do anthropologists mean when they say culture is shared?
A. Passive enculturation is accomplished by more than one person. B. Culture is what ensures that all people raised in the same society have the same opinions. C. Culture is an attribute of particular individuals. D. Culture is universally regarded as more important than the concept of the individual. E. Culture is an attribute of individuals as members of groups.
According to Guneratne and Bjork in "Village Walks," Tharu villagers from Pipariya referred to tourists as
a. pests. b. customers (of goods the villagers had for sale). c. arrogant. d. guests.