The 'Out of Africa' hypothesis for the origin of modern humans is primarily supported by evidence from which field of study?
Comparative anatomy
Paleoclimatology
Molecular genetics (mtDNA and Y-chromosome analysis)
Linguistics
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Which hominin species is associated with the first definitive evidence of controlled use of fire?
Australopithecus afarensis
Homo habilis
Homo erectus
Homo neanderthalensis
The 'multiregional hypothesis' for the origin of modern humans proposes which of the following?
Homo sapiens evolved solely in Africa and then replaced all other hominin populations worldwide.
Homo sapiens evolved simultaneously in different regions from earlier hominin populations, with gene flow maintaining species cohesion.
Neanderthals were the direct ancestors of modern humans.
Homo erectus never left Africa.
The 'Taung Child' fossil, discovered by Raymond Dart, is significant because it provided evidence for which of the following hypotheses regarding human evolution?
Large brain size was the primary driver of early hominin evolution.
Bipedalism preceded significant brain enlargement.
Tool use developed before bipedalism.
Early hominins originated in Asia.
The 'Out of Africa' hypothesis for the origin of modern humans is primarily supported by evidence from which field of study?
Comparative anatomy
Paleoclimatology
Molecular genetics (mtDNA and Y-chromosome analysis)
Linguistics
Which of the following hominin characteristics is considered LEAST likely to be a direct adaptation to a savannah environment?
Bipedalism
Reduced body hair
Increased cranial capacity
Development of sweat glands
The development of which anatomical feature is MOST closely linked to the evolution of language in hominins?
Enlarged brow ridges
Descended larynx
Increased prognathism
Reduced sagittal crest
