6.9 - Origin and Evolution of Man
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Practice Questions
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What characteristics define early hominids?
💡 Hint: Think about their physical similarities to modern apes.
What is bipedalism?
💡 Hint: Consider the evolutionary advantage of this trait.
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What species emerged after Homo habilis?
💡 Hint: Think about the order of human evolution.
True or False: Neanderthals are considered ancestors of modern humans.
💡 Hint: Evaluate the relationship of Neanderthals to modern humans.
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Evaluate the major environmental changes that affected the evolution of early hominids and how these changes directed the evolutionary process.
💡 Hint: Consider the direct effects of the Ice Age on migration patterns.
Discuss the implications of social structures observed in Neanderthals on the evolution of modern human societies.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how these behaviors compare to modern human interactions.
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