QUIZ 1. What is not a characteristic that defines a difference between archaic man and modern man? a. Archaic man had a prominent brow ridge. b. Archaic man did not walk erect. c. Archaic man did not have prominent chin. d. Archaic man had a thicker skull. Answer: b. Each of these is true of archaic man versus modern man, except that archaic man also walked erect as does modern man. 2. When did modern man first appear on earth, according to archaeological digs? a. 450,000 years ago b. 310,000 years ago c. 160,000 years ago d. 30,000 years ago Answer: c. According to archaeological digs, modern man can first be identified as arriving on earth about 160,000 years ago. 3. Which of these species is our most distant common relative in terms of evolution? a. Gorillas b. Bonobos c. Gibbons d. Orangutans Answer: c. Gibbons were the first of these to diverge from the human lineage so they represent our most distant primate relative.
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