[Campbell Biology P.802] Which of the following statements about the origin and spread of Ho... | Practice Question
Which of the following statements about the origin and spread of Homo sapiens is supported by the text?
A: The oldest *Homo sapiens* fossils found in Ethiopia had more pronounced browridges than *Homo erectus* and Neanderthals.
B: DNA analyses suggest that all living humans have ancestors that originated as *Homo sapiens* in Europe.
C: The oldest *Homo sapiens* fossils outside Africa date back about 180,000 years and were found in the Middle East.
D: A 2017 study in Morocco showed hominin populations with fully modern skull shapes 315,000 years ago.
Explanation
The text explicitly states: 'The oldest fossils of H. sapiens outside Africa are from the Middle East and date back about 180,000 years.' The other options contain inaccuracies regarding browridge features, the origin continent, or skull shape details.