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1. The interdisciplinary approach to the study of hominins, including their chronology, physical structure, archaeological remains, and habitats is known as _____.
a. forensic anthropology
b. ethnography
c. ethnology
d. paleoanthropology
e. primatology
2. DNA-level polymorphisms reveal that humans evolved from living chimpanzees.
a. true
b. false
3. Compared to the Neandertals and other late archaic humans, modern humans generally have more delicate skeletons, their skulls are more rounded, and their brow ridges protrude much less.
a. true
b. false
4. The fact that Homo sapiens still exist while Homo neanderthalensis became extinct is evidence that natural selection always favors the strong over the weak.
a. true
b. false
5. Each hominin species evolved unique morphologies as they adapted to their environments; most evolutionary theorists do not intend to conceptualize modern Homo sapiens as the apex (highest point) of evolution.
a. true
b. false
6. Some 19th and early 20th century paleoanthropologists attempted to find a “missing link” among living human populations, an example of scientific racism.
a. true
b. false
7. Although not all paleoanthropologists agree, current evidence suggests that the earliest anatomically modern fossils of Homo sapiens are from which geographic region?
a. South America
b. East Africa
c. North America
d. Central Asia
8. Some paleoanthropologists have proposed that all living people can be traced back to a group of African women (or a single woman) who lived about 200,000 years ago by analyzing mitochondrial DNA. This woman, or women, is referred to as ___________.
a. mitochondrial Pandora
b. mitochondrial Hawwa
c. mitochondrial Eve
d. mitochondrial mother
9. Analyses of variations in the DNA of the Y chromosome and chromosome 12 show the greatest diversity among Africans today, which suggests that humans evolved in Africa.
a. true
b. false
10. Evidence of early symbolic behavior among humans have been found in sites throughout Africa and Europe.
a. true
b. false
11. Types of Upper Paleolithic art include __________. (check all that apply)
a. sculptured figurines
b. hieroglyphics
c. cave paintings
d. engravings
12. The regional continuity model for the evolution of Homo sapiens suggests ________. (mark all that apply)
a. none of these
b. there was considerable gene flow between local hominin populations
c. modern populations’ differences in physical characteristics are deeply rooted
d. Neandertals were the ancestors of modern Europeans
13. The replacement model for Homo sapiens evolution hypothesizes that modern humans evolved in Africa and migrated into the rest of the world, replacing all earlier populations.
a. true
b. false
14. Because the growing fossil and DNA evidence does not fully support either the replacement model or the regional continuity model, some paleoanthropologists have developed a third hypothesis known as the _______________.
a. Visual Predation hypothesis
b. Bottleneck Model
c. Assimulation (Partial Replacement) Model
d. Grandmother hypothesis
e. Arboreal hypothesis
15. “Biodiversity” is the totality of all living things, from bacteria and fungi, to trees and humans.
a. true
b. false
16. According to Jurmain, et al (Lessons from the Past, Lessons for the Future powerpoint) humans have had profound effects on the Earth’s ecology, including __________. (mark all that apply)
a. loss of biodiversity
b. clearing of woodlands
c. reduction of frontier forests
d. climate instability (global warming)
17. Consequences of modern technology that are menacing to human life include ______. (mark all that apply)
a. deforestation
b. loss of biodiversity
c. nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons
d.depletion of the ozone
18. Which of the following statements is false?
a. The U.S. produces 25 to 30 percent of all carbon dioxide emissions.
b. The U.S. has the highest birth rate in the world.
c. For all people on the planet to match the consumption levels of the United States, we would need four more planets.
d. The average American consumes 400 times the resources of the average Bangladeshi.
19. According to Jurmain, et al (Lessons from the Past, Lessons for the Future powerpoint) what is the one single challenge facing humanity to which most other human problems can be tied?
a. overpopulation of humans
b. loss of biodiversity
c. acidification of oceans
d. climate instability
e. social inequality
20. The scientific community is in almost complete agreement that we are seeing the effects of climate change due to human activities.
a. true
b. false
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Title: anthro questions
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| Main Posting | 45 (45%) – 50 (50%)
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Supported by at least three current, credible sources.
Written clearly and concisely with no grammatical or spelling errors and fully adheres to current APA manual writing rules and style. |
40 (40%) – 44 (44%)
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At least 75% of post has exceptional depth and breadth.
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35 (35%) – 39 (39%)
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One or two criteria are not addressed or are superficially addressed.
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Somewhat represents knowledge gained from the course readings for the module.
Post is cited with two credible sources.
Written somewhat concisely; may contain more than two spelling or grammatical errors.
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0 (0%) – 34 (34%)
Does not respond to the discussion question(s) adequately.
Lacks depth or superficially addresses criteria.
Lacks reflection and critical analysis and synthesis.
Does not represent knowledge gained from the course readings for the module.
Contains only one or no credible sources.
Not written clearly or concisely.
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Does not adhere to current APA manual writing rules and style. |
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Posts main post by day 3. |
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| First Response | 17 (17%) – 18 (18%)
Response exhibits synthesis, critical thinking, and application to practice settings.
Responds fully to questions posed by faculty.
Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by at least two scholarly sources.
Demonstrates synthesis and understanding of learning objectives.
Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues.
Responses to faculty questions are fully answered, if posed.
Response is effectively written in standard, edited English. |
15 (15%) – 16 (16%)
Response exhibits critical thinking and application to practice settings.
Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues.
Responses to faculty questions are answered, if posed.
Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by two or more credible sources.
Response is effectively written in standard, edited English. |
13 (13%) – 14 (14%)
Response is on topic and may have some depth.
Responses posted in the discussion may lack effective professional communication.
Responses to faculty questions are somewhat answered, if posed.
Response may lack clear, concise opinions and ideas, and a few or no credible sources are cited. |
0 (0%) – 12 (12%)
Response may not be on topic and lacks depth.
Responses posted in the discussion lack effective professional communication.
Responses to faculty questions are missing.
No credible sources are cited. |
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| Second Response | 16 (16%) – 17 (17%)
Response exhibits synthesis, critical thinking, and application to practice settings.
Responds fully to questions posed by faculty.
Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by at least two scholarly sources.
Demonstrates synthesis and understanding of learning objectives.
Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues.
Responses to faculty questions are fully answered, if posed.
Response is effectively written in standard, edited English. |
14 (14%) – 15 (15%)
Response exhibits critical thinking and application to practice settings.
Communication is professional and respectful to colleagues.
Responses to faculty questions are answered, if posed.
Provides clear, concise opinions and ideas that are supported by two or more credible sources.
Response is effectively written in standard, edited English. |
12 (12%) – 13 (13%)
Response is on topic and may have some depth.
Responses posted in the discussion may lack effective professional communication.
Responses to faculty questions are somewhat answered, if posed.
Response may lack clear, concise opinions and ideas, and a few or no credible sources are cited. |
0 (0%) – 11 (11%)
Response may not be on topic and lacks depth.
Responses posted in the discussion lack effective professional communication.
Responses to faculty questions are missing.
No credible sources are cited. |
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| Participation | 5 (5%) – 5 (5%)
Meets requirements for participation by posting on three different days. |
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| Total Points: 100 | |||||