Hominids evolution

What´s Phylogeny?

• A method for classifying rocks.
• The study of animal behavior.
• A type of plant species classification.
• It´s the science that studies the evolutionary relationships between different species.

Where do birds descend from?

• Mammals
• Reptiles
• Chickens

• Theropod dinosaurs

What are hominids?

• Hominids are a type of primate that only includes monkeys.
• Hominids are members of the biological family Hominidae, which includes humans and their ancestors.
• Hominids are extinct species of reptiles.
• Hominids are a group of mammals that do not include humans.

What´s evolution?

• Evolution is the process of creating new species in a laboratory.
• Evolution is the process by which species change over time due to variations in their hereditary characteristics.

• Evolution refers to the development of technology over time.
• Evolution is the belief that all life forms are static and unchanging.

What does the natural selection theory suggest?

• Natural selection is solely based on random chance without any influence of traits.
• Natural selection suggests that all traits are equally beneficial for survival.
• Natural selection is a process that eliminates all weak individuals from a population.
• Natural selection theory suggests that individuals with characteristics that make them better suited to survive and reproduce are more likely to pass those characteristics on to the next generation.

What period represents prehistory?

• The time period after the invention of the wheel.
• The time period of the Industrial Revolution.
• The time period before written records.
• The time period of the Roman Empire.

What´s one difference between the Paleolithic and Neolithic periods?

• The Paleolithic period featured large cities, whereas the Neolithic period had no permanent settlements.
• The Paleolithic period involved hunting and gathering, whereas the Neolithic period involved agriculture and settled communities.
• The Paleolithic period was characterized by advanced metallurgy, while the Neolithic period was known for its nomadic lifestyle.
• The Paleolithic period was focused on trade and commerce, while the Neolithic period emphasized exploration and conquest.

Hominids brains were smaller compared to other primates.

• True

• False

Throughout the evolution of hominids, a reduction in the size of teeth and jaws has been observed.

• True

• False

The hominids from the Paleolithic period were nomadic communities that lived in caves or rock shelters.

• True

• False