Question 1

Based on molecular evidence, orangutans split from the lineage leading to humans about 9 myr ago.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Experts who believe there are 3 suborders add tarsiers as a suborder based on

Accepted Answer

A)  DNA tests 
B)  traits not shared with the other suborders 
C)  omnivores 
D)  molecular evidence 
A)  DNA tests 
B)  traits not shared with the other suborders 
C)  omnivores 
D)  molecular evidence B

Question 3

You are going to make a video of the first primate group: what five behaviors would you be sure to have them

Accepted Answer

1. Social grooming: This behavior is important for maintaining social bonds within the primate group and for hygiene purposes.

2. Play behavior: Observing the primates engage in play behavior can provide insight into their social dynamics and cognitive abilities.

3. Tool use: Many primates are known for their ability to use tools, so capturing this behavior on video would be fascinating to study.

4. Communication: Recording the various vocalizations and body language used by the primates can help researchers understand their communication patterns.

5. Feeding behavior: Documenting how the primates forage for food and their dietary preferences can provide valuable information about their ecology and behavior.

Question 4

There are three recent fossils that are reasonably dated, so that any could be the earliest hominid. Discuss these three by date, place, and why they may be the first hominid.

Accepted Answer

The three recent fossils that are reason

Question 5

There are more primates per square unit of space in than anywhere else on Earth:

Accepted Answer

A)  Kenya 
B)  Madagascar 
C)  Indonesia 
D)  Costa Rica 
A)  Kenya 
B)  Madagascar 
C)  Indonesia 
D)  Costa Rica

Question 6

The famous Fayum Depression is in Egypt.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A dental formula (DF) tells how many teeth there are in a mouth's quadrant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Primates are regarded as being social for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  they are genetically programmed to be highly social 
B)  there is safety in numbers 
C)  to find suitable partners for mating 
D)  for help in child care 
A)  they are genetically programmed to be highly social 
B)  there is safety in numbers 
C)  to find suitable partners for mating 
D)  for help in child care

Question 9

In no primate group do females have power over males

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The only unique trait for all primates is the petrosal bulla.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Molecular evidence suggests monkeys split from the lineage eventually leading to humans about 40 myr ago.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A Y-5 molar pattern would identify an ape rather than a monkey.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

All monkeys have external tails but no modern or fossil ape does.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

How long ago does molecular evidence predict monkeys split from the lineage leading to humans?

Accepted Answer

A)  60 myr ago 
B)  40 myr ago 
C)  20 myr ago 
D)  l0 myr ago 
A)  60 myr ago 
B)  40 myr ago 
C)  20 myr ago 
D)  l0 myr ago

Question 15

The least social primate is the orangutan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

If you were classified as a cathemeral primate, you would:

Accepted Answer

A)  hang out around edges of churches 
B)  be active at any time of day or night 
C)  eat only insects and their larvae 
D)  hibernate part of the year 
A)  hang out around edges of churches 
B)  be active at any time of day or night 
C)  eat only insects and their larvae 
D)  hibernate part of the year

Question 17

The only unique trait for all primates is the

Accepted Answer

A)  Y-5 molar tooth 
B)  2.1.2.3 DF 
C)  petrosal bulla bone 
D)  presence of a clavicle 
A)  Y-5 molar tooth 
B)  2.1.2.3 DF 
C)  petrosal bulla bone 
D)  presence of a clavicle

Question 18

There are three candidates for the position of first hominid. Where and when did they exist and why are they only candidates?

Accepted Answer

The question of who was the first homini

Question 19

Molecular evidence would date the first primates at about 100 myr ago.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of these would NOT have a Y-5 molar?

Accepted Answer

A)  human 
B)  chimpanzee 
C)  orangutan 
D)  monkey 
A)  human 
B)  chimpanzee 
C)  orangutan 
D)  monkey

Based on molecular evidence, orangutans split from the lineage leading to humans about 9 myr ago.

Experts who believe there are 3 suborders add tarsiers as a suborder based on

You are going to make a video of the first primate group: what five behaviors would you be sure to have them

There are three recent fossils that are reasonably dated, so that any could be the earliest hominid. Discuss these three by date, place, and why they may be the first hominid.

There are more primates per square unit of space in than anywhere else on Earth:

The famous Fayum Depression is in Egypt.

A dental formula (DF) tells how many teeth there are in a mouth's quadrant.

Primates are regarded as being social for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

In no primate group do females have power over males

The only unique trait for all primates is the petrosal bulla.

Molecular evidence suggests monkeys split from the lineage eventually leading to humans about 40 myr ago.

A Y-5 molar pattern would identify an ape rather than a monkey.

All monkeys have external tails but no modern or fossil ape does.

How long ago does molecular evidence predict monkeys split from the lineage leading to humans?

The least social primate is the orangutan.

If you were classified as a cathemeral primate, you would:

The only unique trait for all primates is the

There are three candidates for the position of first hominid. Where and when did they exist and why are they only candidates?

Molecular evidence would date the first primates at about 100 myr ago.

Which of these would NOT have a Y-5 molar?

Introduction to Anthropology

Theories and Methods in Studying Biological Anthropology

Principles of Biological Evolution

Macroevolution: First Life to Mammals

Early Hominids in Africa: Australopithecus and Homo Habilis

Later Hominids: Homo Erectus and Homo Sapiens

The Archaeology of Early Human Societies: Theories and Methods in Studying Prehistoric Archaeology

The Emergence of Culture in Early Hominid Societies in the Old World

Later Hunter-Gatherers and Early Farming Societies in the Old World

Early States in the Old World

Later Hunter-Gatherers and Early Farming Societies in the Americas

The Emergence of State Societies in the Americas

Primates Today

Contemporary Humans

Conclusions: Who Are We

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Exam 5: Primates in Evolution

Based on molecular evidence, orangutans split from the lineage leading to humans about 9 myr ago.

Experts who believe there are 3 suborders add tarsiers as a suborder based on

You are going to make a video of the first primate group: what five behaviors would you be sure to have them

There are three recent fossils that are reasonably dated, so that any could be the earliest hominid. Discuss these three by date, place, and why they may be the first hominid.

There are more primates per square unit of space in than anywhere else on Earth:

The famous Fayum Depression is in Egypt.

A dental formula (DF) tells how many teeth there are in a mouth's quadrant.

Primates are regarded as being social for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

In no primate group do females have power over males

The only unique trait for all primates is the petrosal bulla.

Molecular evidence suggests monkeys split from the lineage eventually leading to humans about 40 myr ago.

A Y-5 molar pattern would identify an ape rather than a monkey.

All monkeys have external tails but no modern or fossil ape does.

How long ago does molecular evidence predict monkeys split from the lineage leading to humans?

The least social primate is the orangutan.

If you were classified as a cathemeral primate, you would:

The only unique trait for all primates is the

There are three candidates for the position of first hominid. Where and when did they exist and why are they only candidates?

Molecular evidence would date the first primates at about 100 myr ago.

Which of these would NOT have a Y-5 molar?

Introduction to Anthropology

Theories and Methods in Studying Biological Anthropology

Principles of Biological Evolution

Macroevolution: First Life to Mammals

Early Hominids in Africa: Australopithecus and Homo Habilis

Later Hominids: Homo Erectus and Homo Sapiens

The Archaeology of Early Human Societies: Theories and Methods in Studying Prehistoric Archaeology

The Emergence of Culture in Early Hominid Societies in the Old World

Later Hunter-Gatherers and Early Farming Societies in the Old World

Early States in the Old World

Later Hunter-Gatherers and Early Farming Societies in the Americas

The Emergence of State Societies in the Americas

Primates Today

Contemporary Humans

Conclusions: Who Are We

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