The study of the human past, primarily through material remains, is known as:
a. paleoanthropology
b. archaeology
c. ethnographic
d. cultural anthropology
e. physical anthropology
b
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a. True b. False
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A) their exclusion from the wider society B) their general acceptance by society C) a higher than usual rate of mental illness D) their prominence in political leadership roles in their groups
The most influential of the dietary models for bipedalism is __________
a. the advantages of hunting with weapons b. standing upright to collect fruit from trees c. standing to collect handfuls of grass seeds d. standing upright to increase the line of sight when looking for food
Which of the following is NOT associated with H. erectus?
A. a massive ridge above the eyes B. the use of fire C. cave painting D. more sophisticated toolmaking E. the development of Acheulean tools