Question

One of the most surprising aspects of the recent discovery of H. floresiensis, a species of tiny people who lived, gathered, and hunted on the Indonesian island of Flores from about 95,000 BP until at least 13,000 BP, is the specimens' very large skulls, yet they lack behaviors associated with anatomically modern humans

1. true
2. false

Answer 1

The claim that Homo floresiensis had very large skulls is false. They were notable for their small size, including their small brain, yet demonstrated behaviors indicating higher cognitive abilities.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement that Homo floresiensis, often referred to as 'the Hobbit' due to its small stature, had very large skulls is false. One of the most surprising aspects of the discovery of H. floresiensis was their small size, including their small brain size, despite having advanced behaviors. These archaic humans had a brain size of just 380 cc, similar to that of an orange, yet there is evidence suggesting they made tools, used fire, and hunted much like their larger counterpart, Homo erectus. Contrary to the statement provided, their skulls were not large, especially when compared to modern humans. Additionally, their reduced brain size did not necessarily imply reduced cognitive skills, as they exhibited behaviors associated with intelligence.