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What was Lucy's height?
A) 4 feet
B) 3.5 feet
C) 5 feet
B) 3.5 feet (Correct Answer)
What did researchers discover about the arrow found in Ötzi's shoulder?
A) It was a modern arrow
B) It was made of stone and matched local styles
C) It was never found
B) It was made of stone and matched local styles
Explain why Lucy’s skeleton is significant for studying human evolution.
A) It shows how humans walked
B) It is the only skeleton ever found
C) It was discovered recently
A) It shows how humans walked
Why is Lucy considered important in understanding early humans?
A) She was the first human
B) Her bones provide insight into human evolution
C) She was the largest hominid
B) Her bones provide insight into human evolution
A) It was a modern arrow
B) It was made of stone and matched local styles
C) It was never found
B) It was made of stone and matched local styles
How does the evidence from the arrowhead relate to the claim about Ötzi's death?
A) It proves he was murdered
B) It shows he died from a fall
C) It indicates he was shot from far away
A) It proves he was murdered
What did scientists find that helped determine Lucy's age?
A) Fossils of her family
B) Her wisdom teeth
C) Tools found nearby
B) Her wisdom teeth
How did scientists conclude that Ötzi may have been killed by his own people?
A) The weapon was common in the area
B) He was found near a village
C) He had no signs of struggle
A) The weapon was common in the area
What does the evidence about Lucy walking on two legs suggest about early humans?
A) They were mostly tree dwellers
B) They had developed bipedalism
C) They could not walk
B) They had developed bipedalism
What evidence suggests that Lucy was an adult?
A) Her size
B) Her teeth
C) Her skull structure
A) Her size
What items were found alongside Ötzi's body?
A) Modern clothing
B) Ancient tools and weapons
C) Food supplies
B) Ancient tools and weapons
Why is it important to understand the context of the injuries found on Ötzi's body?
A) It helps determine the cause of death
B) It is not important
C) It shows he was a warrior
a It helps determine the cause of death
Why was Lucy named after a Beatles song?
A) The song was playing during the discovery
B) The discoverer loved the Beatles
C) Lucy was a fan of music
A) The song was playing during the discovery
According to the article, what conditions might have contributed to Ötzi's death?
A) Cold weather and a previous fight
B) Disease
C) Old age
A) Cold weather and a previous fight
Discuss how the evidence about Lucy’s brain size helps scientists understand human development.
A) It shows early humans were less intelligent
B) It suggests a connection to modern humans
C) It has no relevance to development
B) It suggests a connection to modern humans