ASB 222 Exam 3 Questions with Correct Answers
Question 1:
Mode 3 Tools (Levallois/Mousterian)
Answer:
Large, symmetrical flakes struck from core, hafted to make spears; made by Neanderthals
Question 2:
Shanidar Cave
Answer:
Neanderthal burial site--individual buried in cave with flowers (pollen)
Question 3:
Evidence of compassion--individual was previously horribly wounded, but survived--had to have
been taken care of by someone Theories for Disappearance of Neanderthals
Answer:
1. Europe was cold
Question 4:
2. Modern humans entered Europe Denisovans
Answer:
close relatives of neanderthals also interbred with humans
Question 5:
Revolution Model
Answer:
Rapid change in brain and cognition
Question 6:
Gradualism Model
Answer:
a model of evolution that theorizes that speciation is a slow uniformed gradual process
, Question 7:
Genetic Drift
Answer:
Removes genetic variation/genetically sample process
Question 8:
Mode 4 Tools
Answer:
Blades, from homo sapiens, made of stone, bone, antlers, ivory, teeth. "Micro Blades"
Question 9:
Ecological Range
Answer:
range of ecological conditions within which individuals of a species can survive
Question 10:
social organization
Answer:
the order established in social groups
Question 11:
Domestication of Dogs
Answer:
southwest Asia; 12,000 years ago. Humans in modern Asia.
Question 12:
Wallace Line
Answer:
separates species with Asian and Australian affinities. 62 miles of ocean in between.
Question 1:
Mode 3 Tools (Levallois/Mousterian)
Answer:
Large, symmetrical flakes struck from core, hafted to make spears; made by Neanderthals
Question 2:
Shanidar Cave
Answer:
Neanderthal burial site--individual buried in cave with flowers (pollen)
Question 3:
Evidence of compassion--individual was previously horribly wounded, but survived--had to have
been taken care of by someone Theories for Disappearance of Neanderthals
Answer:
1. Europe was cold
Question 4:
2. Modern humans entered Europe Denisovans
Answer:
close relatives of neanderthals also interbred with humans
Question 5:
Revolution Model
Answer:
Rapid change in brain and cognition
Question 6:
Gradualism Model
Answer:
a model of evolution that theorizes that speciation is a slow uniformed gradual process
, Question 7:
Genetic Drift
Answer:
Removes genetic variation/genetically sample process
Question 8:
Mode 4 Tools
Answer:
Blades, from homo sapiens, made of stone, bone, antlers, ivory, teeth. "Micro Blades"
Question 9:
Ecological Range
Answer:
range of ecological conditions within which individuals of a species can survive
Question 10:
social organization
Answer:
the order established in social groups
Question 11:
Domestication of Dogs
Answer:
southwest Asia; 12,000 years ago. Humans in modern Asia.
Question 12:
Wallace Line
Answer:
separates species with Asian and Australian affinities. 62 miles of ocean in between.