12 Questions
Who was primarily responsible for fishing in earlier tribes?
Men
Which period is also known as the neolithic revolution?
Agricultural revolution
What did the development of new tools, weapons, and fishhooks allow early humans to do?
Obtain food more easily
Which gender was primarily responsible for gathering fruits, roots, and vegetables in earlier tribes?
Women
What is the estimated life expectancy of people in the pre-historical period?
20-40 years
Who is credited with inventing the technology that made the first stone points possible for hunting?
Homo erectus
In the pre-historical period, which gender was primarily responsible for hunting activities?
Males
What was one of the purposes of creating projectile points using stone technology in hunting?
Warfare
What characteristic distinguished Homo Habilis from earlier hominids?
Being bipedal
Why did the shift towards meat consumption help early humans survive?
It ensured an alternative food source during plant shortages.
What important development occurred with Homo Erectus that differentiated them from other early humans?
Control of fire
What was a key advantage of Homo Erectus over other groups like Homo Habilis?
Having better tools
Test your knowledge on the evolution of early humans, focusing on the development of bipedalism and brain size, as well as the use of tools and taste for meat. Explore the characteristics and behaviors of Homo Habilis and the transition to meat-eating in early human diets.
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