Which of the following plants is the oldest known domesticate?

A) gourd
B) wheat
C) maize
D) rice


Answer: C

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What previous notion made scientists doubtful of the Taung child’s importance?

A) At the time, hominins were believed to be big and robust. B) There was no interest in the study of a hominin child. C) Scientists believed that hominins were extinct long before 3 million years ago. D) Scientists expected hominins to have emerged in Asia.

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In archaeofaunal analysis, anatomical parts of the body such as vertabrae or metatarsals are called

a. elements. b. taxon. c. size classes. d. faunal assemblages. e. coprolites

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The most widespread form of physical alteration to the body is

a. tattooing. b. piercing. c. scarification. d. shaping the head.

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Some researchers believe that H. rudolfensis was a separate species that was contemporaneous with

A. Gigantopithecus. B. Ardipithecus. C. H. sapiens. D. H. habilis. E. Au. anamensis.

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