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Question #1

Homo naledi's brain size surprised the scientific community in that

A. It had the largest brain size ever found of any member of the genus homo

B. the actual brain was preserved

C. it had a brain size that fell within the range of Australopithecines

Question #2

Homo sapiens currently have varying degrees of Neanderthal and Denisovan genes.

A. TRUE

B. FALSE

Question #3

Neanderthals and Anatomically Modern Humans (AMH) split from each other about

A. at least 2 million years ago

B. in the last century

C. 800kya

D. 100kya

Question #4

The Homo floresiensis specimen:

A. Is the smallest human species known

B. was an achondroplastic dwarf

C. is a type of Neanderthal

D. lived alongside Australopithecines

Question #5

Neandertals’ cold-adapted traits include:

A. midfacial prognathism.

B. a narrow nasal openning.

C. long limbs.

D. a narrow torso.