What is the first evidence of bipedalism in early hominins? Vertical face and higher skull vault Position of the foramen magnum in Sahelanthropus tchadensis and Ardipithecus ramidus Femoral morphology in Orrorin tugenensis Short and broad ilium and divergent big toe in Ardipithecus ramidus

Position of the foramen magnum in Sahelanthropus tchadensis and Ardipithecus ramidus

What are the Herto and Omo remains, and what do they signify about early Homo sapiens? They are ancient remains found in Ethiopia, indicating early Homo sapiens with modern features. They are Neanderthal remains found in Europe, indicating interbreeding with modern humans. They are Denisovan remains found in Asia, indicating a separate lineage from modern humans. They are Homo floresiensis remains found in Indonesia, indicating a dwarf species.

They are ancient remains found in Ethiopia, indicating early Homo sapiens with modern features.

What archaeological findings characterize Pinnacle Point, South Africa? Evidence of agriculture and permanent settlements. Systematic harvesting of shellfish, small blade tools, and ochre use. Remains of large mammals and hunting tools. Large stone tools and evidence of fire use.

Systematic harvesting of shellfish, small blade tools, and ochre use.

What is significant about the Middle Stone Age site Katanda in the Democratic Republic of the Congo? It is the site of the earliest known agriculture. It has the oldest known cave paintings. It contains bone barbed points and archaic human remains. It contains the remains of Homo floresiensis.

It contains bone barbed points and archaic human remains.

What is notable about the Skhul Cave findings in Israel? They contain the earliest known Homo erectus remains. They show evidence of interbreeding between Homo sapiens and Neanderthals. They are the site of the first known use of fire. They contain the oldest known human burial.

They show evidence of interbreeding between Homo sapiens and Neanderthals.

What do the Denisovan findings suggest about human evolution? They show that Denisovans were the first to use tools. They indicate complex mating patterns with modern humans and Neanderthals. They suggest Denisovans were the first to migrate out of Africa. They indicate Denisovans were the first to develop agriculture.

They indicate complex mating patterns with modern humans and Neanderthals.

What is unique about Homo floresiensis, found on the island of Flores, Indonesia? They were the first to use fire. They were the first to develop agriculture. They are known as the 'dwarf' species of early Homo sapiens. They were the first to migrate out of Africa.

They are known as the 'dwarf' species of early Homo sapiens.

What characterizes the Upper Paleolithic Culture? The development of permanent settlements. Advanced stone tools, artwork, and symbolic thinking. The first migration out of Africa. The first use of fire and development of agriculture.

Advanced stone tools, artwork, and symbolic thinking.

What are the 8 parts of culture, including aspects like family, recreation, and economics? _____ Family, Recreation, Economics, Communications, Beliefs, Relations with others, Material Culture, Politics Family, Religion, Education, Politics, Economics, Art, Language, Technology Family, Religion, Education, Politics, Economics, Art, Language, Environment Family, Religion, Education, Politics, Economics, Art, Language, Customs

Family, Recreation, Economics, Communications, Beliefs, Relations with others, Material Culture, Politics

What is functional theory, and how does it explain the role of beliefs and actions in culture? _____ Culture is a system of symbols and meanings that are interpreted by individuals Material conditions determine cultural development Culture evolves through stages of development from simple to complex Every belief/action/relationship in culture functions to meet the needs of individuals, societies can be objectively measured and compared

Every belief/action/relationship in culture functions to meet the needs of individuals, societies can be objectively measured and compared

What is Cultural Materialism, and how does it explain cultural development? _____ Culture is a system of symbols and meanings that are interpreted by individuals Every belief/action/relationship in culture functions to meet the needs of individuals Material conditions within the environment influence how cultures develop on a trial and error basis Culture evolves through stages of development from simple to complex

Material conditions within the environment influence how cultures develop on a trial and error basis

What is a common criticism of Cultural Materialism? _____ Neglects the importance of social structures Fails to account for individual agency Too simplistic, ignores spiritual considerations Overemphasizes the role of symbols

Too simplistic, ignores spiritual considerations

What is Feminist Anthropology, and how does it address gender in cultural studies? _____ Analyzes the material conditions that influence cultural development Studies the evolutionary stages of cultural development Re-examination of Anthropology to make sure females were being heard, compared women vs. men dominated cultures Focuses on the role of symbols and meanings in culture

Re-examination of Anthropology to make sure females were being heard, compared women vs. men dominated cultures

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