The application of evolutionary principles to the study of human variation
a. reinforced traditional views of races as fixed biological entities that do not change
b. allowed scientists to ignore the adaptive significance of most traits
c. helped replace earlier views based solely on observed phenotypes
d. allowed scientists to divide the human species precisely into well-defined races
e. has been of little value for understanding human variation
c
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A. varieties of environment at Olduvai. B. hypotheses about the origins of agriculture. C. locations where Homo erectus bands hunted large mammals. D. the three different regions in which Mesolithic cultures flourished.
To state that humans are part of a biological continuum
a. means that humans are inherently superior to all other species in every way. b. means that no other species is closely related to humans. c. means that human neurological processes are unique. d. emphasizes the uniqueness of humans in all respects. e. means that human are related to other species through a common ancestor and behaviors seen in other species are also seen in humans to varying degrees.
Paper money has been used as a form of currency since around 5000 BC
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Paleoanthropologists use the word "human" as a technical term to refer to:
A. Homo sapiens only B. H. sapiens and H. neanderthalensis only C. all members of the genus Homo D. none of these; "human" is not a technical term