Evolutionary Strategies and Theorists

In 2003, a study revealed that 8% of men in Central Asia share a common male ancestor from 900 years ago, likely Genghis Khan. His dynasty, including Kublai Khan, had significant genetic influence. The video also discusses a shift in evolutionary biology, highlighting John Maynard Smith's observation that female choice is as crucial as male competition, introducing the 'sneaky effort strategy'.

What percentage of Central Asian men are believed to share a common ancestor from 900 years ago?

• 8%

• 12%

• 10%

• 5%

Who is the likely common ancestor of the 8% of Central Asian men?

• Alexander the Great

• Kublai Khan

• Genghis Khan

• Marco Polo

How many women were in Kublai Khan's harem according to the transcript?

• 8,000

• 5,000

• 6,000

• 7,000

Until when did the Darwinian idea of dominant males and passive females dominate evolutionary biology?

• 1960s

• 1970s

• 1980s

• 1990s

Who was one of the key evolutionary theorists that challenged the traditional Darwinian view?

• Alfred Wallace

• Gregor Mendel

• John Maynard Smith

• Charles Darwin

What strategy did John Maynard Smith propose regarding female choice in evolution?

• Alpha dominance

• Survival of the fittest

• Natural selection

• Sneaky effort

What was the significance of the 'sneaky effort' strategy in evolutionary biology?

• It emphasized male competition.

• It highlighted the role of female choice.

• It supported the idea of passive females.

• It focused on genetic mutations.