Why do some researchers consider the Gran Dolina and Atapuerca hominins to be a different species from Homo erectus? What other species name is also used for these fossils?

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At this point the evidence from these sites is so fragmentary that Spanish scientists have called
them Homo antecessor until we know further about them.

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Polyandry is common and practiced under a wide range of conditions

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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In the U.S. throughout history there have been massacres of Native Americans. This is an example of

a. forced assimilation. b. passive assimilation. c. ethnic cleansing. d. ethnic accommodation.

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What are some of the more important ethical responsibilities for an archaeologist? Are there others you would recommend?

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The English language has a total of 40 phonemes

a. True b. False

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