True or False:
1. This was the first species to have an entire skeleton rebuilt from their remains. TRUE or FALSE
2. Based off of the molar remains recovered scientists believe that the Ardipithecus ramidus lived primarily in desert like regions. TRUE or FALSE
3. Many scientists believe that the Ardipithecus ramidus was the first species to branch from the chimpanzee. TRUE or FALSE
1. Many scientists believed that the Australopithecus anamensis was bipedal and therefore was incapable of climbing in trees. TRUE or FALSE
2. The body of the Australopithecus anamensis began to evolve to become more like the model of the modern human's body before the skull began to evolve. TRUE or FALSE
3. The postcanine teeth were much smaller in the Australopithecus anamensis than were found in previous speicies.TRUE or FALSE
1. One of the most famous skeletons found of the Australopithecus afarensis is named "Betsy". TRUE or FALSE
2. The casing around the brain found in the Australopithecus afarensis is smaller than in previous species, which more closely resembles the shape of modern humans. TRUE or FALSE
3. A main food group eaten by this species was the meat group for they were great hunters. TRUE or FALSE
1. One of the best known skulls of the Australopithecus africanus is called the Taung Child because it was discovered my Peter Taung. TRUE or FALSE
2. The canine teeth grew to be slightly smaller in the Australopithecus africanus, while the molars grew to be slightly larger. TRUE or FALSE
3. Fruit and foliage were main components of the Australopithecus africanus diet. TRUE or FALSE
1. The word "robustus" was used to explain the increased density of the Australopithecus robustus's leg and forearm bones. TRUE or FALSE
2. The presence of a "sagittal crest" was observed in this species, which made more powerful chewing possible. TRUE or FALSE
3. Dental characteristics of this species include an increase in size of their molars and a decrease in size of their front teeth. TRUE or FALSE
1. The fact that both a male and female Australopithecus boisei were discovered in the same area in the same time period helped to clear up many controversies dealing with the "Single Species Hypothesis." TRUE or FALSE
2. Two main characteristics of this species were its small teeth and long legs. TRUE or FALSE
3. The Australopithecus boisei's massive jaw was one characteristic that truly set it apart from previous species. TRUE or FALSE
1. The species name "habilis" means "hard worker"? TRUE or FALSE
2. The brain of the Home habilis had an enlarged Bocca's area, which supported the idea that this species was capable of speech. TRUE or FALSE
3. Many scientists believe that this species is too vague and should be split into the Homo habilis and Homo rudolfensis. TRUE or FALSE
1. One of the most famous remains found of the Homo erectus species is often referred to as "Java Man". TRUE or FALSE
2. The Homo erectus was the first species thought to have been able to control fire. TRUE or FALSE
3. The brain size of the Homo erectus was slightly smaller than remains found in previous species. TRUE or FALSE
1. Homo sapiens (archaic) were also known as Homo heidelbergensis. TRUE or FALSE
2. The forehead of Homo sapiens (archaic) were much steeper than in remains found previously, which hinted toward increased brain activity. TRUE or FALSE
3. No weapons or tools were found with this species; therefore, hunting was not possible. TRUE or FALSE
Homo sapiens neanderthalensis:
1. Homo sapiens neanderthalensis lived during the Ice Age and had many adaptations for coping with this harsh environment. TRUE or FALSE
2. Unlike the previous trends found in the evolution of the modern Homo sapiens, the brain size of the Homo sapiens neanderthalensis had shrunk helping to store more body heat to sustain life. TRUE or FALSE
3. Remains of pollen found with the bones of this species has lead many scientists to believe that formal burial ceremonies were performed. TRUE or FALSE
1. The Homo sapiens (modern) are the most advanced of all Hominid species. TRUE or FALSE
2. A decrease in molar size as well as a decrease in robustness of the bones can be seen throughout the evolution process of the Homo sapien (modern). TRUE or FALSE
3. No art has been recovered from this species, for scientists believe this species did not have access to dyes or any writing utensils. TRUE or FALSE