Retracing the Human Odyssey (VCE SSCE Biology): Quizzes
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Where did modern humans (Homo sapiens) originate approximately 200,000 years ago?
Where did modern humans (Homo sapiens) originate approximately 200,000 years ago?
Africa
What is the approximate age of the earliest evidence of anatomically modern humans from Ethiopia?
What is the approximate age of the earliest evidence of anatomically modern humans from Ethiopia?
195,000 years ago
What two key types of evidence do scientists use to study ancient human migration?
What two key types of evidence do scientists use to study ancient human migration?
Archaeological sites and genetic material
What does the ritual burial evidence at Skhul Cave suggest about early humans?
What does the ritual burial evidence at Skhul Cave suggest about early humans?
They developed complex social behaviors
What remarkable ability did humans demonstrate when migrating to Australia 55,000 years ago?
What remarkable ability did humans demonstrate when migrating to Australia 55,000 years ago?
Seafaring abilities
What percentage of Neanderthal DNA do most Europeans and Asians carry today?
What percentage of Neanderthal DNA do most Europeans and Asians carry today?
1-4%
What is the brain capacity range of modern humans in cubic centimeters?
What is the brain capacity range of modern humans in cubic centimeters?
1,300-1,400
Which feature distinguishes modern human skulls from Neanderthal skulls?
Which feature distinguishes modern human skulls from Neanderthal skulls?
Prominent chins
How did climate conditions influence ancient human migration?
How did climate conditions influence ancient human migration?
As both barrier and pathway
Why are stone tools NOT considered fossils?
Why are stone tools NOT considered fossils?
They weren't part of living organisms