Considering the diversity of early hominins, which line do you believe is most likely to be ancestral to our own lineage? Explain your answer.
What will be an ideal response?
1. Show understanding that only one line can be ancestral—and that the ancestral species may not have been discovered yet
2. Explain the most vital features of the hominin family line
3. Make a reasonable argument that is supported by facts from the text or from class discussion
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a) The long and complex history of Chinese civilization b) The deep ties between families in Chinese communities c) The bilateral ancestors in a family d) The patrilineal male ancestors in a family
Given the mobility of people today, anthropologists increasingly are shifting their attention from local communities to
A. post-socialist societies. B. public transcripts. C. hegemonies. D. texts. E. diasporas.
The areas inhabited by most chiefdoms have been characterized by __________
A. an abundance of natural resources B. unpredictable climates C. scarce floral and faunal resources D. marginal environmental conditions