Hominin Tool Culture Quiz

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Which tool culture is associated with Australopithecines and Homo Habilis?

  • Oldowan Tools (correct)
  • Acheulean Tools
  • Aurignacian Culture
  • Mousterisn Industries

What shape are the tools associated with Homo Erectus?

Teardrop

Homo Neanderthal used tools primarily made from metal.

False (B)

Match the following hominins with their tool culture:

<p>Homo Habilis = Oldowan Tools Homo Erectus = Acheulean Tools Homo Neanderthal = Mousterisn Industries Homo Sapiens = Aurignacian Culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

The tools from Homo Sapiens' Aurignacian Culture are made by __________.

<p>pressure flaking</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of tools are characteristic of the Solutrean Culture?

<p>Laurel leaf shaped flake stone tools (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a common use for tools developed during the Magdalenian Culture?

<p>Fishing and hunting (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the cranial capacity of Australopithecus Afarensis?

<p>430 cm3 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hominin had a small brow ridge and a round shaped head?

<p>Australopithecus Africanus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What feature is characteristic of Paranthropus Robustus?

<p>Mohawk shaped head and sagittal crest</p> Signup and view all the answers

The cranial capacity of Homo Habilis is _____ cm3.

<p>590</p> Signup and view all the answers

Australopithecus Afarensis had large canines.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following hominins with their features:

<p>Australopithecus Afarensis = No forehead, large brow ridge Australopithecus Africanus = Large prognathic jaw Paranthropus Robustus = Wide jaw Homo Habilis = Smooth rounded cranium</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Hominin Tool Cultures

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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