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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"Race" is

A. based on biology, while ethnicity is based on culture. B. only important in the United States. C. an achieved status. D. a scientifically defined characteristic. E. culturally constructed.

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Which perspectives best guard against culture-bound theories?

a. multiple cross-cultural perspectives b. a cross-cultural and evolutionary perspective c. an evolutionary and philosophical perspective d. all perspectives guard against culture-bound theories

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George Esber did work to design more culturally adaptive house structures with the ________________ Indians

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which of the following is the most common household type in the United States today?

a. single-parent b. extended c. blended d. nonfamily or one person

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