The Tame Hypothesis

b

The anthropologist Brian Hare believes that the chimp-like ancestors of the Bonobos found themselves in an environment where the most competitive members won out and gained access to more reproductive opportunities.

a) True

b) False

d

The unique behaviour of Bonobos when compared to Chimps has confounded (confused) anthropologists for some time. The Tame hypothesis suggests that the kinder, gentler behaviour of Bonobos is due to a sort of domestication. Which animal provided the insight to this domestication idea?

a. cats

b. dogs

c. pigs

d. foxes

b

Which statement about the Bonobo and Chimpanzee environments is correct?

a. The Bonobos environment was flatter with more trees whereas the Chimps environment was more mountainous.

b. The Bonobos environment was more abundant in terms of food whereas the Chimps environment included Gorillas that competed for food.

c. The Bonobos environment was often flooded which produced more food whereas the Chimps environment was more arid and had less food

d. The Bonobos environment received more rainfall because they were on the windward of the mountain range whereas the Chimps environment was on the leeward side and was more arid.