Life Science: Life's Structure and Function, Book A

Section 3: The Evolution of Primates

Self-Check Quiz-Eng.

1.
Which group do humans, apes, and monkeys belong to?
A)invertebrates
B)canines
C)primates
D)rodents
2.
Which of these is a characteristic of primates?
A)binocular vision
B)asexual reproduction
C)non-opposable thumbs
D)make their own food
3.
The fossil remains of a __________ were discovered and named Lucy.
A)Neanderthal
B)Cro-Magnon human
C)prosimian
D)homonid
4.
Which of these is a prosimian?
A)a lemur
B)a panda
C)an orangutan
D)an iguana
5.
Which early human group is considered to be responsible for ancient cave drawings discovered in France?
A)homonids
B)Cro-Magnon humans
C)Homo sapiens
D)Homo habilis
6.
What group has opposable thumbs and binocular vision?
A)humans only
B)all primates
C)monkeys only
D)homonids
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