Part IV: Human Evolution

RED SLIDE: These are notes that are very important and should be recorded in your science journal.

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First Name, Last Name Science and Section

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First Name, Last Name Science and Section Treat this journal with care and respect. It will be very helpful for the bundled homework package.

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Your journal is your responsibility Your journal is your responsibility. If it becomes lost or damaged it will significantly reduce your grade. First Name, Last Name Science and Section

RED SLIDE: These are notes that are very important and should be recorded in your science journal. BLACK SLIDE: Pay attention, follow directions, complete projects as described and answer required questions neatly.

Keep an eye out for “The-Owl” and raise your hand as soon as you see him. He will be hiding somewhere in the slideshow

“Hoot, Hoot” “Good Luck!” Keep an eye out for “The-Owl” and raise your hand as soon as you see him. He will be hiding somewhere in the slideshow “Hoot, Hoot” “Good Luck!” Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Class Expectations You can show respect by… You can be responsible by… Listening when the teacher or others are talking. One speaker at a time, please raise your hand. Please no cross-room conservations during work time. You can be responsible by… Staying organized and avoiding distraction. Staying focused on task completion. You can make good choices by… Attending class regularly Doing your best and never giving up. Be Safe! First, last, and always. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Class Expectations You can show respect by… You can be responsible by… Listening when the teacher or others are talking. One speaker at a time, please raise your hand. Please no cross-room conservations during work time. You can be responsible by… Staying organized and avoiding distraction. Staying focused on task completion. You can make good choices by… Attending class regularly Doing your best and never giving up. Be Safe! First, last, and always. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Class Expectations You can show respect by… You can be responsible by… Listening when the teacher or others are talking. One speaker at a time, please raise your hand. Please no cross-room conservations during work time. You can be responsible by… Staying organized and avoiding distraction. Staying focused on task completion. You can make good choices by… Attending class regularly Doing your best and never giving up. Be Safe! First, last, and always. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Class Expectations You can show respect by… You can be responsible by… Listening when the teacher or others are talking. One speaker at a time, please raise your hand. Please no cross-room conservations during work time. You can be responsible by… Staying organized and avoiding distraction. Staying focused on task completion. You can make good choices by… Attending class regularly Doing your best and never giving up. Be Safe! First, last, and always. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Class Expectations You can show respect by… You can be responsible by… Listening when the teacher or others are talking. One speaker at a time, please raise your hand. Please no cross-room conversations during work time. You can be responsible by… Staying organized and avoiding distraction. Staying focused on task completion. You can make good choices by… Attending class regularly Doing your best and never giving up. Be Safe! First, last, and always.

Class Expectations You can show respect by… You can be responsible by… Listening when the teacher or others are talking. One speaker at a time, please raise your hand. Please no cross-room conversations during work time. You can be responsible by… Staying organized and avoiding distraction. Staying focused on task completion. You can make good choices by… Attending class regularly Doing your best and never giving up. Be Safe! First, last, and always.

Class Expectations You can show respect by… You can be responsible by… Listening when the teacher or others are talking. One speaker at a time, please raise your hand. Please no cross-room conversations during work time. You can be responsible by… Staying organized and avoiding distraction. Staying focused on task completion. You can make good choices by… Attending class regularly Doing your best and never giving up. Be Safe! First, last, and always.

Class Expectations You can show respect by… You can be responsible by… Listening when the teacher or others are talking. One speaker at a time, please raise your hand. Please no cross-room conversations during work time. You can be responsible by… Staying organized and avoiding distraction. Staying focused on task completion. You can make good choices by… Attending class regularly Doing your best and never giving up. Be Safe! First, last, and always.

Class Expectations You can show respect by… You can be responsible by… Listening when the teacher or others are talking. One speaker at a time, please raise your hand. Please no cross-room conversations during work time. You can be responsible by… Staying organized and avoiding distraction. Staying focused on task completion. You can make good choices by… Attending class regularly Doing your best and never giving up. Be Safe! First, last, and always.

Class Expectations You can show respect by… You can be responsible by… Listening when the teacher or others are talking. One speaker at a time, please raise your hand. Please no cross-room conversations during work time. You can be responsible by… Staying organized and avoiding distraction. Staying focused on task completion. You can make good choices by… Attending class regularly Doing your best and never giving up. Be Safe! First, last, and always.

Class Expectations You can show respect by… You can be responsible by… Listening when the teacher or others are talking. One speaker at a time, please raise your hand. Please no cross-room conversations during work time. You can be responsible by… Staying organized and avoiding distraction. Staying focused on task completion. You can make good choices by… Attending class regularly Doing your best and never giving up. Be Safe! First, last, and always.

Class Expectations You can show respect by… You can be responsible by… Listening when the teacher or others are talking. One speaker at a time, please raise your hand. Please no cross-room conversations during work time. You can be responsible by… Staying organized and avoiding distraction. Staying focused on task completion. You can make good choices by… Attending class regularly Doing your best and never giving up. Be Safe! First, last, and always.

Class Expectations You can show respect by… You can be responsible by… Listening when the teacher or others are talking. One speaker at a time, please raise your hand. Please no cross-room conversations during work time. You can be responsible by… Staying organized and avoiding distraction. Staying focused on task completion. You can make good choices by… Attending class regularly Doing your best and never giving up. Be Safe! First, last, and always.

New Area of Focus: Human evolution.

What’s wrong with this cartoon? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Answer. Dinosaurs and people did not coexist Answer! Dinosaurs and people did not coexist. They are separated by 65 million years of evolution. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Answer. Dinosaurs and people did not coexist Answer! Dinosaurs and people did not coexist. They are separated by 65 million years of evolution. Not sure if children with such large heads can pass through such a narrow pelvis.

You can now complete this question on the bundled homework.

Remember, dinosaurs went extinct about 65 million years ago. Mammals emerged after the KT event / volcanic debris / and microbes that wiped out the dinosaurs.

Remember, dinosaurs went extinct about 65 million years ago. Mammals emerged after the KT event / volcanic debris / and microbes that wiped out the dinosaurs.

Earliest primate fossil (Ida) 47 million years old. Early linage that may have given rise to modern monkeys and apes. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Earliest primate fossil (Ida) 47 million years old. Early linage that may have given rise to modern monkeys and apes. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Earliest primate fossil (Ida) 47 million years old. Early linage that may have given rise to modern monkeys and apes. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Hominid: Any of a family (Hominidae) of erect bipedal primate mammals comprising recent humans. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Opposable thumb – Gripping (most primates have). Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Activity! 1, 2, 3, 4, I declare a…

Activity! 1, 2, 3, 4, I declare a… Thumb War

Power grip. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Bone Marrow High Protein The power grip was believed to help human break bones / scavenge animal remains with a sharp pointed rock called a hand axe. Bone Marrow High Protein

Vultures are a clear sign that an animal is dead Vultures are a clear sign that an animal is dead. Easily seen from a distance for early Hominids on the dry African savannah.

Precision grip

Stone tools advanced to become more precision based.

Stone tools advanced to become more precision based Stone tools advanced to become more precision based. Allowing early hominids to cut, and eventually being a part of weapons such as spears.

Stone tools advanced to become more precision based Stone tools advanced to become more precision based. Allowing early hominids to cut, and eventually being a part of weapons such as spears. (A long period of time for this advancement).

Photo of Orangutang stabbing fish with spear.

Activity! Please untie and then tie your shoes without use of your thumbs. For those without laces, please organize your binder.

Activity! Please untie and then tie your shoes without use of your thumbs. For those without laces, please organize your binder.

Which one is a picture of a human hand?

Bipedalism: Walking on two feet (regularly).

Laetoli footprints – Dated 3.6 million years ago.

Not bipedal!

How does a drying landscape cause a primate to become bipedal? Africa began to dry 5-8 million years ago. The lush forest turned into Savannah. How does this change lead to a change in hominid behavior and physiology? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

How does a drying landscape cause a primate to become bipedal? Africa began to dry 5-8 million years ago. The lush forest turned into Savannah. How does this change lead to a change in hominid behavior and physiology?

How does a drying landscape cause a primate to become bipedal? Africa began to dry 5-8 million years ago. The lush forest turned into Savannah. How does this change lead to a change in hominid behavior and physiology?

How does a drying landscape cause a primate to become bipedal? Africa began to dry 5-8 million years ago. The lush forest turned into Savannah. How does this change lead to a change in hominid behavior and physiology?

Hominids had to travel over greater and greater distances over time Hominids had to travel over greater and greater distances over time. Standing tall allowed hominids to see over the grasses, and traveling on two feet became easier than four. The life in the trees became a life on the ground.

Hominids had to travel over greater and greater distances over time Hominids had to travel over greater and greater distances over time. Standing tall allowed hominids to see over the grasses, and traveling on two feet became easier than four. The life in the trees became a life on the ground.

Hominids had to travel over greater and greater distances over time Hominids had to travel over greater and greater distances over time. Standing tall allowed hominids to see over the grasses, and traveling on two feet became easier than four. The life in the trees became a life on the ground.

Hominids had to travel over greater and greater distances over time Hominids had to travel over greater and greater distances over time. Standing tall allowed hominids to see over the grasses, and traveling on two feet became easier than four. The life in the trees became a life on the ground.

Lots of new evidence suggests that Africa went through serious environmental shifts during this period.

Lots of new evidence suggests that Africa went through serious environmental shifts during this period. From lush and wet, Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Lots of new evidence suggests that Africa went through serious environmental shifts during this period. From lush and wet, to dry, Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Lots of new evidence suggests that Africa went through serious environmental shifts during this period. From lush and wet, to dry, and then back again.

Lots of new evidence suggests that Africa went through serious environmental shifts during this period. From lush and wet, to dry, and then back again. This shifting was believed to have accelerated evolution. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Hominids first appeared roughly 7 million years ago (A blink in geologic time).

People are not really correct when they assume people just came from monkeys.

Humans are instead just a branch from a tree which includes thousands of primates, some still around, most have gone extinct.

Humans are instead just a branch from a tree which includes thousands of primates, some still around, most have gone extinct.

Humans are instead just a branch from a tree which includes thousands of primates, some still around, most have gone extinct.

There are many connections and similarities that people share with primates.

There are many connections and similarities that people share with primates. Our DNA is close to 94% the same as a chimpanzee.

There are many connections and similarities that people share with primates. Our DNA is close to 94% the same as a chimpanzee.

There are many connections and similarities that people share with primates. Our DNA is close to 94% the same as a chimpanzee.

Humans are closer genetically to chimps than horses are to zebras.

You could get both a heart and blood transfusion from a chimpanzee.

“Your not getting my heart you crazy human.” OH!! You could get both a heart and blood transfusion from a chimpanzee. “Your not getting my heart you crazy human.” OH!!

First hominid found in 1924 (Leakey’s) at Olduvai Gorge.

“I wonder if the teacher will use our names on the review game?” First hominid found in 1924 (Leakey’s) at Olduvai Gorge. “I wonder if the teacher will use our names on the review game?”

Just a few of the important sites where hominids have been found. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Olduvai Gorge

Australopithecus boisei – Found in 1959

“I’m not believed to be a good candidate for direct human ancestry because I’m big.”

Sahelanthropus tchadensis Oldest Hominid 6-7 million years ago.

“My teeth are more like a human than an ape.” Australopithecus afarensis 3.0 to 3.9 million years ago. “My teeth are more like a human than an ape.”

Named “Lucy”

Many species of hominids evolved and have become extinct (lots of fossil evidence). Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Australopithecus

Australopithecus Meaning “Southern Ape” A group split from Australopithecus to become “homo.”

Australopithecus The word homo Meaning “Southern Ape” A group split from Australopithecus to become “homo.” The word homo Short for the word "human" from humanus,

We are the only surviving hominid (Homo sapien sapien). Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Repeat, we are the last surviving hominid.

Repeat, we are the last surviving hominid. “I am just part of a marketing campaign, I just spent four hours in make-up.”

Other hominids include Australopithecus africanus

Hominid dentition is very close to us 2:1:2:3

2 Hominid dentition is very close to us 2:1:2:3 Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Hominid dentition is very close to us 2:1:2:3

Hominid dentition is very close to us 2:1:2:3

1 2 2 3 Hominid dentition is very close to us 2:1:2:3 Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Wisdom teeth: Molars leftover from when early hominids ate mostly tough plants.

Homo habilis 2.4 to 1.5 million years ago. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

“Oohg, nee da Oghh faah Beeodia.” Homo habilis 2.4 to 1.5 million years ago. “Oohg, nee da Oghh faah Beeodia.”

“I used primitive tools such as this hand axe.” Homo habilis “I used primitive tools such as this hand axe.”

“I was also capable of rudimentary speech.”

“This is garbage.” “How can they tell if something talked millions of years ago?” “I’ve had enough!”

The Broca's area of the skull which is in charge of speech is enlarged. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

“I’m sorry I yelled earlier.” “I didn’t know about the Broca’s area.”

Homo erectus 1.8 million and 300,000 years ago

“I was the first hominid to leave Africa.” Homo erectus 1.8 million and 300,000 years ago “I was the first hominid to leave Africa.” “See yah.”

Homo ergaster 1.7 million years.

Homo erectus The first appearance of hominids outside of Africa. The first appearance of systematic hunting. Tool making and use of fire. First indication of extended childhood. Homo erectus was capable of a more complex life.

Reconstructions Homo erectus The first appearance of hominids outside of Africa. The first appearance of systematic hunting. Tool making and use of fire. First indication of extended childhood. Homo erectus was capable of a more complex life. Reconstructions

Homo erectus The first appearance of hominids outside of Africa. The first appearance of systematic hunting. Tool making and use of fire. First indication of extended childhood. Homo erectus was capable of a more complex life.

Homo erectus The first appearance of hominids outside of Africa. The first appearance of systematic hunting. Tool making and use of fire. First indication of extended childhood. Homo erectus was capable of a more complex life.

Homo erectus The first appearance of hominids outside of Africa. The first appearance of systematic hunting. Tool making and use of fire. First indication of extended childhood. Homo erectus was capable of a more complex life.

Homo erectus The first appearance of hominids outside of Africa. The first appearance of systematic hunting. Tool making and use of fire. First indication of extended childhood. Homo erectus was capable of a more complex life.

Homo erectus The first appearance of hominids outside of Africa. The first appearance of systematic hunting. Tool making and use of fire. First indication of extended childhood. Homo erectus was capable of a more complex life.

Homo neanderthalensis

Homo heidelbergensis or Homo sapiens (archaic) 300,000 years old

Which one was a Neanderthal? Neanderthals were out competed by EMH (Early Modern Humans). They were more aggressive, and had better tools. Outcompeted is a fancy term for killed off. Which one was a Neanderthal? A B

Which one was a Neanderthal? Neanderthals were out competed by EMH (Early Modern Humans). They were more aggressive, and had better tools. Outcompeted is a fancy term for killed off. Which one was a Neanderthal? A B Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Neanderthals were out competed by EMH (Early Modern Humans). Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Neanderthals were out competed by EMH (Early Modern Humans). They were more aggressive, and had better tools. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Neanderthals were out competed by EMH (Early Modern Humans). They were more aggressive, and had better tools. Outcompeted is a fancy term for killed off. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Flores Hobbit – Last hominid to become extinct by EMH. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

If you were not born in Africa, this is your great, great, great…… If you were not born in Africa, this is your great, great, great……..Grandmother named “Eve”. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Mitochondrial DNA and Eve. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Mitochondrial DNA and Eve. Mitochondrial DNA shows for everyone outside of Africa that hey share a common mother. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Mitochondrial DNA and Eve. Mitochondrial DNA shows for everyone outside of Africa that hey share a common mother. This type of DNA is passed from mother to daughter. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Mitochondrial DNA and Eve. Mitochondrial DNA shows for everyone outside of Africa that hey share a common mother. This type of DNA is passed from mother to daughter. We (Not native of Africa) can all be traced back to one Early Modern Female named “Eve”. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Mitochondrial DNA and Eve. Mitochondrial DNA shows for everyone outside of Africa that hey share a common mother. This type of DNA is passed from mother to daughter. We (Not native of Africa) can all be traced back to one Early Modern Female named “Eve”. Her family group crossed into the middle east and mothered many children whom spread around the globe, outcompeting all other hominids, and becoming all of the different cultures we see today. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Eve

Video Link (Optional) Scientific Adam and Eve. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3LLtZUdpvA (two minutes) One hour (Optional) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAXt2AUwPm0

Homo sapien 195,000 years ago Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

The Iceman, 5,300 Years ago. Tools, Clothing, Agriculture (wheat in stomach) Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

The Iceman, 5,300 Years ago. Tools, Clothing, Agriculture (wheat in stomach) Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

The Iceman, 5,300 Years ago. Tools, Clothing, Agriculture (wheat in stomach) Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Video! Brain size of hominids and skulls. Question Describe the changes in brain size over time.

You can now complete this question on the bundled homework.

Activity! Which brain is from an EMH (Early Modern Human) and which is from Australopithecus africanus A B Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

A B Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

A B EMH Australopithecus (Early Modern Human) africanus Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

A B EMH Australopithecus (Early Modern Human) africanus Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

A B EMH Australopithecus (Early Modern Human) africanus Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Which skull is from Homo habilis, and which is from Homo neanderthalensis? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

A B

Homo neanderthalensis B

Homo neanderthalensis B

Homo neanderthalensis Homo habilis

Which skull is from a Homo sapien and which from Homo floresiensis? B Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Which skull is from a Homo sapien and which from Homo floresiensis? B Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Which skull is from a Homo sapien and which from Homo floresiensis? B Homo floresiensis Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Which skull is from a Homo sapien and which from Homo floresiensis? B Homo floresiensis Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Homo sapien A B Homo floresiensis Which skull is from a Homo sapien and which from Homo floresiensis? Homo sapien A B Homo floresiensis Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

B A Which skull is Australopithecus boisei and which is Homo erectus? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

B A Which skull is Australopithecus boisei and which is Homo erectus? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Which skull is Australopithecus boisei and which is Homo erectus? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Which skull is Australopithecus boisei and which is Homo erectus? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

B A Homo erectus Australopithecus boisei Which skull is Australopithecus boisei and which is Homo erectus? B A Homo erectus Australopithecus boisei Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Which hominid skull is older? Sahelanthropus tchadensis or A. robustus Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Which hominid skull is older? Sahelanthropus tchadensis or A. robustus Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Which hominid skull is older? Sahelanthropus tchadensis or A. robustus Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Which hominid skull is older? Sahelanthropus tchadensis or A. robustus Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

A B A. robustus Sahelanthropus tchadensis Which hominid skull is older? Sahelanthropus tchadensis or A. robustus A B A. robustus Sahelanthropus tchadensis Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

A B A. robustus Sahelanthropus tchadensis Which hominid skull is older? Sahelanthropus tchadensis or A. robustus A B A. robustus Sahelanthropus tchadensis Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

A B A. robustus Sahelanthropus tchadensis Which hominid skull is older? Sahelanthropus tchadensis or A. robustus A B A. robustus Sahelanthropus tchadensis Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

A B 6-7 Million Years Old A. robustus Sahelanthropus tchadensis Which hominid skull is older? Sahelanthropus tchadensis or A. robustus A B 6-7 Million Years Old A. robustus Sahelanthropus tchadensis Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Which skull is modern humans, Australopithecus, and a chimpanzee? B A C Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Which skull is modern humans, Australopithecus, and a chimpanzee? B A C Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Which skull is modern humans, Australopithecus, and a chimpanzee? B A C Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Which skull is modern humans, Australopithecus, and a chimpanzee? B A C Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Which skull is modern humans, Australopithecus, and a chimpanzee? B A C Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Which skull is modern humans, Australopithecus, and a chimpanzee? B A C Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Which skull is modern humans, Australopithecus, and a chimpanzee? B A C Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

A B Which skull is a chimpanzee and which is a hominid? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

A B Which skull is a chimpanzee and which is a hominid? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

A B chimpanzee Which skull is a chimpanzee and which is a hominid? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

A B chimpanzee Which skull is a chimpanzee and which is a hominid? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

A B chimpanzee Which skull is a chimpanzee and which is a hominid? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Any guess? A B chimpanzee Which skull is a chimpanzee and which is a hominid? Any guess? A B chimpanzee Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Any guess? A B chimpanzee Which skull is a chimpanzee and which is a hominid? Any guess? A B chimpanzee Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Any guess? A B chimpanzee Homo neanderthalensis Which skull is a chimpanzee and which is a hominid? Any guess? A B chimpanzee Homo neanderthalensis Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Which is a hominid, and which is a cartoon character? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Try and guess the hidden picture beneath the boxes Try and guess the hidden picture beneath the boxes. Please raise your hand when you think you know. You only get one guess. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Thumb War

Thumb War Opposable

Try and guess the hidden picture beneath the boxes Try and guess the hidden picture beneath the boxes. Please raise your hand when you think you know. You only get one guess. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Try and guess the hidden picture beneath the boxes Try and guess the hidden picture beneath the boxes. Please raise your hand when you think you know. You only get one guess. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Homo erectus

Quiz 1-5 Human Evolution Each question is worth 20 pts. 5 Bonus (1 pt each) and 5 pt Wager Question. Some questions in this quiz are found in the human evolution and origins review game.

This is the name of any of a family of erect bipedal primate mammals comprising recent humans? 1 Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

This couple found the first human hominid at Olduvai Gorge in 1924? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

This was the name of the first hominid believed to have left Africa? 3 Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

These hominids were outcompeted by early modern humans throughout Europe? 4 Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

This is the special name associated with primates thumbs that let them have both a power and precision grip? 5 Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Bonus Questions 1 pt each

Name this pre-historic family? *6 Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

This caveman is one icon for what insurance company? *7 Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

What’s my name? *8 Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

This famous movie plays with the idea of human evolution? *9 Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

What movie is this? *10

Final Question

“You may wager 5pts for this final question.”

“Please make your wager now.” Final Question “Please make your wager now.”

Final Question? This is the term associated for an animal that walks regularly on two feet? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Answer Key Answer Key

This is the name of any of a family of erect bipedal primate mammals comprising recent humans? 1 Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

This is the name of any of a family of erect bipedal primate mammals comprising recent humans? 1 Hominid Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

This couple found the first human hominid at Olduvai Gorge in 1924? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

This couple found the first human hominid at Olduvai Gorge in 1924? The Leakey’s (Louis and Mary) 2 Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

This was the name of the first hominid believed to have left Africa? 3 Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

This was the name of the first hominid believed to have left Africa? 3 Homo erectus Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

These hominids were outcompeted by early modern humans throughout Europe? 4 Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

These hominids were outcompeted by early modern humans throughout Europe? 4 Neanderthals Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

This is the special name associated with primates thumbs that let them have both a power and precision grip? 5 Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

This is the special name associated with primates thumbs that let them have both a power and precision grip? 5 Opposable thumb Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Bonus Questions 1 pt each

Name this pre-historic family? *6 Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Name this pre-historic family? The Flintstones *6 Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

This caveman is one icon for what insurance company? *7 Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

This caveman is one icon for what insurance company? Geico *7 Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

What’s my name? *8 Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

What’s my name? Captain Caveman *8 Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

This famous movie plays with the idea of human evolution? *9 Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

This famous movie plays with the idea of human evolution This famous movie plays with the idea of human evolution? Planet of the Apes *9 Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

What movie is this? *10

*10 KING KONG

Final Question

“This was a 5pts wager question.” Final Question “This was a 5pts wager question.”

Final Question? This is the term associated for an animal that walks regularly on two feet? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Bipedalism Final Question? This is the term associated for an animal that walks regularly on two feet? Bipedalism Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

110 is highest possible score Quiz 1-5 Human Evolution Each question is worth 20 pts. 5 Bonus (1 pt each) and 5 pt Wager Question. Completed 110 is highest possible score

You can now complete this question.

You can now complete this question. Space waster on purpose?

You can now complete this question. Space waster on purpose?

You can now complete this question. Space waster on purpose?

You can now complete this question. Space waster on purpose?

Repeated Info! You can now complete this question. Space waster on purpose?

Repeated Info! You can now complete this question. Space waster on purpose?

Repeated Info! You can now complete this question. Space waster on purpose?

Repeated Info! You can now complete this question. Space waster on purpose?

Repeated Info! You can now complete this question. Space waster on purpose?

You can now complete this question. Space waster on purpose? Actual info…

You can now complete this question. Space waster on purpose? Actual info… Really weak however.

You can now complete this question. Space waster on purpose?

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Ape Genius Links Parts 1-6 Part I http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1Q_NaTJwkc Part II http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSmRNyhm0zk Part III http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wp6PGAF75Uo Part IV http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAKdeT5108Q&feature=related Part V http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzxRbJHoevA&feature=related Part VI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dX9LeHByZQQ&feature=related

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Part IV: Human Evolution