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Which tool culture is associated with Australopithecines and Homo Habilis?
Which tool culture is associated with Australopithecines and Homo Habilis?
What shape are the tools associated with Homo Erectus?
What shape are the tools associated with Homo Erectus?
Teardrop
Homo Neanderthal used tools primarily made from metal.
Homo Neanderthal used tools primarily made from metal.
False
Match the following hominins with their tool culture:
Match the following hominins with their tool culture:
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The tools from Homo Sapiens' Aurignacian Culture are made by __________.
The tools from Homo Sapiens' Aurignacian Culture are made by __________.
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What kind of tools are characteristic of the Solutrean Culture?
What kind of tools are characteristic of the Solutrean Culture?
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What was a common use for tools developed during the Magdalenian Culture?
What was a common use for tools developed during the Magdalenian Culture?
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What is the cranial capacity of Australopithecus Afarensis?
What is the cranial capacity of Australopithecus Afarensis?
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Which hominin had a small brow ridge and a round shaped head?
Which hominin had a small brow ridge and a round shaped head?
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What feature is characteristic of Paranthropus Robustus?
What feature is characteristic of Paranthropus Robustus?
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The cranial capacity of Homo Habilis is _____ cm3.
The cranial capacity of Homo Habilis is _____ cm3.
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Australopithecus Afarensis had large canines.
Australopithecus Afarensis had large canines.
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Match the following hominins with their features:
Match the following hominins with their features:
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Study Notes
Hominin Tool Cultures
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Australopithecines & Homo Habilis
- Developed Oldowan tools characterized by basic pebble tools.
- Included choppers, scrapers, flakes, and chisels designed to smash open bones.
- Evidence suggests the use of a precision grip leveraging a rounded edge.
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Homo Erectus
- Utilized Acheulean tools, specifically hand axes that are teardrop-shaped.
- Tools were flaked around the edges and worked on both sides, enhancing hunting capabilities.
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Homo Neanderthal
- Known for Mousterian industries featuring stone tools trimmed into disc-shaped cores.
- Flakes created by striking a core with another stone, facilitating clothing production for colder climates.
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Homo Sapiens
- Associated with the Aurignacian culture and the creation of rectangular stone blade tools.
- Tools featured one or two sharp edges, made using pressure flaking techniques, often attached to branches to form axes.
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Solutrean Culture
- Noted for laurel leaf or willow leaf-shaped flake stone tools.
- Involved intricate flaking on every edge, utilized primarily for spears or cutting implements.
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Magdalenian Culture
- Tools typically pointed and sometimes barbed, including fish hooks, spearheads, harpoons, and needles.
- Burin tools used for cutting, demonstrating advanced craftsmanship and tool specialization.
Hominin Characteristics and Trends
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Australopithecus Afarensis (4-2.5 million years ago)
- Exhibits a skull with no forehead and a large brow ridge, indicating a more primitive cranial structure.
- Possessed a small cranial capacity of 430 cm³, reflecting early brain development.
- Dentition features include diastema, large molars, large canines, and a pronounced prognathic jaw, suggesting a diet that required heavy chewing.
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Australopithecus Africanus (3-2 million years ago)
- Characterized by a small brow ridge and a round-shaped head, reflecting advanced cranial evolution.
- Slightly larger cranial capacity of 457 cm³, indicating gradual brain enlargement over time.
- Notable for large teeth and molars, along with a large prognathic jaw, suited for processing tough plant materials.
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Paranthropus Robustus (1.9-1 million years ago)
- Distinguished by a mohawk-shaped head, sagittal crest, no forehead, and a large brow ridge, features indicating strong muscle attachment for chewing.
- Larger cranial capacity of 542 cm³, pointing towards increased brain size among later hominins.
- Dentition consists of large premolars, adapted for grinding tough plant matter, and a wide jaw, suitable for a specialized diet.
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Homo Habilis (2-1.5 million years ago)
- Smooth rounded cranium with a weak forehead and small brow ridge, suggesting a shift towards more modern cranial features.
- Increased cranial capacity of 590 cm³, reflecting significant advancements in cognitive abilities.
- Smaller teeth compared to earlier hominins, indicating changes in diet and social behavior.
- Exhibited small prognathism and a compact jaw, aligning with adaptations for tool use and a varied diet.
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Explore the fascinating relationships between hominins and their tool-making cultures through this engaging quiz. Assess your knowledge on various hominin species and their technological advancements. Test your understanding of prehistorical development and innovation.
