Prehistoric Man Human Evolution - First Hominids

The video explores human evolution, featuring insights from experts on species identification, anatomy, cognition, and environmental impacts. It discusses the human family tree, key terms like hominid and hominin, and the role of paleoanthropology. The geologic time scale's influence on evolution and cultural developments from the Paleolithic to Neolithic ages are also covered.

What is one of the main challenges in determining when a new species appears in the fossil record?

• Inability to test interbreeding

• Limited funding for research

• Lack of fossil evidence

• Insufficient technology

What term describes the taxonomic family to which humans belong?

• Hominin

• Mammal

• Primate

• Hominid

Which science focuses on the study of ancient cultures?

• Biology

• Archaeology

• Paleoanthropology

• Geology

What era began about 65 million years ago?

• Cenozoic

• Proterozoic

• Mesozoic

• Paleozoic

What is the primary effect of oscillating climates on populations?

• Decrease in biodiversity

• Stability in habitats

• Isolation and recombination

• Increase in population size

During which epoch did humans first walk the Earth?

• Pliocene

• Pleistocene

• Miocene

• Holocene

What does the term 'Paleolithic' refer to?

• New Stone Age

• Middle Stone Age

• Old Stone Age

• Bronze Age