Would you be able to blend in and survive amongst these groups of hominins?

A prehistoric landscape depicting Australopithecus afarensis interacting in a natural setting, showcasing their characteristics and environment.

Survival Among Hominins: Test Your Knowledge on Australopithecus afarensis

Step back in time and immerse yourself in the world of Australopithecus afarensis, one of our oldest ancestors. This engaging quiz will challenge your knowledge on this fascinating species and its lifestyle, making you feel like part of the tribe.

Prepare to adapt and survive with questions about:

Famous fossils and timelines
Food sources and tools
Social practices and movement

11 Questions3 MinutesCreated by ExploringFossils17

Imagine you were sent back in time to live amongst a group of hominins to discover things previously unknown about their lifestyle. You must blend in and adapt to their ways in order to be accepted as part of the tribe, meaning you already need some basic background knowledge to prepare you. This quiz will test your knowledge on the species Australopithecus afarensis, one of our oldest ancestors who lived approximately 2.9-3.9 million years ago in East Africa.

To warm up, the first question will ask you what species a very famous fossilized skeleton belonged to. This will be the species you will be assigned to live alongside and study! Good luck!

Lucy is part of the _________ species. Her smaller bones were discovered in the Ethiopia in the 1930s, then her major ones were found in the 70s.

Congratulations! You'll be learning about the ways of Australopithecus afarensis! Now that you know which species you'll be living with, it's important to know not just where you are, but WHEN you are! Organize the species from youngest (most recent species) to oldest!

Homo sapiens

Homo neanderthalensis

Homo heidelbergensis

Homo erectus

Homo habilis

Aus. afarensis

Now that you know what species you'll be studying, the first most important thing to know is what your tribe looks like. Which photograph identifies the skull shape belonging to Australopithecus afarensis? (Hint: Lucy's remains were among the first of this species to be discovered

Great job, you successfully identified your tribe and the timeline you'll be living in! Now it's time to make tools in order to help with methods for eating and other activities. What tools, if any, were used by Australopithecus afarensis?

Time to eat! You've been chosen to help hunt and/or gather food. Don't bring back food your tribe won't eat! What will you be eating today?

Grass, leaves, and fruit.

Meat of any kind and tree bark.

Small animals like rodents and birds.

Dirt and seeds.

Oh, no! Someone from your tribe has passed away from old age. Is the following statement true or false? With the discovery of their passed friend, your tribe will create a grave to bury them in, also putting in some symbolic artifacts.

True

False

Hope you like traveling (or not)! But before you know whether or not you're migrating, answer this question. Was Aus. Afarensis known for being the first species to leave Africa?

Yes

Let's talk cranial capacity! Every species had its niche and were intelligent creators in own way or another. But of course, we got way smarter as time went on. What was the cranial capacity of Aus. afarensis? You can't show that you're smarter and more advanced than your tribe or you risk being ostracized resulting in a failed mission!

Since we're in a day and age where you're able to time travel, we of course have the technology to reduce or enhance height! What height do you need to be in order to blend in with Aus. afarensis? We're talking average height, not too short or tall!

Last question! You now know how to eat, act, look, and travel like Aus. afarensis. But know it's time to learn how to walk like one! What methods of movement did Aus. Afarensis use?

Walked (used bipedalism)

Swung from trees

Both

Would you be able to blend in and survive amongst these groups of hominins?

Survival Among Hominins: Test Your Knowledge on Australopithecus afarensis

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