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Question #1

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

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

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

C. the actual brain was preserved

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. 800kya

B. in the last century

C. at least 2 million years ago

D. 100kya

Question #4

The Homo floresiensis specimen:

A. is a type of Neanderthal

B. was an achondroplastic dwarf

C. Is the smallest human species known

D. lived alongside Australopithecines

Question #5

Neandertals’ cold-adapted traits include:

A. a narrow torso.

B. a narrow nasal openning.

C. long limbs.

D. midfacial prognathism.