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What significant evidence was found in the Tabon Caves?
Which hominin is known as 'Callao Man'?
Which period is characterized by the first evidence of tool construction?
What change occurred during the Neolithic Age?
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Approximately how long ago did Homo sapiens evolve?
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Which species is known for being the first true human and for making stone tools?
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Which Homo species is characterized by a longer face and larger molar teeth, having larger frontal lobes?
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Which species is referred to as 'Upright Man' and is known for using fire and tools?
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Which species was the first known to hunt large animals and construct human shelters?
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Which Homo species lived approximately 100,000 to 50,000 years ago and is known as 'the Hobbit'?
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Which species is known for being adapted to winter climates and for practicing burial rituals?
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When did Homo Heidelbergensis live?
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Which species from the list is most closely associated with the use of tools for hunting small elephants and large rodents?
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Study Notes
Homo Habilis
- Nicknamed "Handy Man," lived in Eastern and Southern Africa.
- Existed between 2.4 million to 1.4 million years ago.
- Discovered in 1960; first species to make stone tools and recognized as the first true human.
Homo Rudolfensis
- Inhabited Eastern Africa (notably northern Kenya, possibly northern Tanzania and Malawi).
- Lived about 1.9 million to 1.8 million years ago; discovered in 1986.
- Characterized by a longer face, larger molars, and a larger braincase, particularly frontal lobes.
Homo Erectus
- Known as "Upright Man," spread across Northern, Eastern, Southern Africa, Western Asia (Dmanisi, Republic of Georgia), and East Asia (China, Indonesia).
- Existed between 1.89 million and 143,000 years ago; discovered in 1891.
- Body proportions similar to modern humans; adapted to hot climates, first hunters using improvised tools, and the first to produce fire.
Homo Heidelbergensis
- Resided in Europe, possibly Asia (China), and Africa (eastern and southern).
- Lived from about 700,000 to 200,000 years ago; discovered in 1908.
- Featured a large brow ridge, short stocky body, was the first to inhabit colder climates, routinely hunted large animals with spears, and constructed shelters.
Homo Floresiensis
- Nicknamed "the Hobbit," found exclusively on the Island of Flores, Indonesia.
- Existed approximately 100,000 to 50,000 years ago; discovered in 2003.
- Stood around 3 feet 6 inches tall, had small brains, and large teeth; made and used stone tools, hunted small elephants and large rodents, coped with giant Komodo dragons, and may have used fire.
Homo Neanderthalensis
- Known as "Neanderthal," occupied Europe and southwestern to central Asia.
- Survived about 400,000 to 40,000 years ago; discovered in 1829.
- Adapted to winter climates, practiced burial of the dead, engaged in hunting and gathering, and sewed clothes from animal skins using bone needles.
Homo Sapiens
- Evolved in Africa; now found worldwide.
- Originated around 200,000 years ago and continues to exist today.
- Represents the species to which all living humans belong; gathered and hunted food, developed adaptive behaviors for survival in unstable environments.
Tabon Man
- Discovered in Tabon Caves, Palawan Island, lived about 37,000 to 47,000 years ago; discovered in 1962.
- Evidence shows they made and used stone tools and utilized fire; belonged to a pre-Mongoloid race.
Homo Luzonensis
- Known as "Callao Man," found in Callao Cave, Cagayan (Northern Luzon, the Philippines).
- Existed at least 50,000 to 67,000 years ago; discovered in 2007.
- Identified from a few teeth and small bones; exhibited a mix of ancient and advanced features.
Cultural Periods
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Paleolithic Age (Old Stone Age)
- Earliest evidence of tool construction; centered on "food-collecting cultures."
- Utilized simple pebble tools, lived in caves, discovered fire, and created small sculptures and cave paintings.
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Neolithic Age (Agricultural Revolution)
- Marked cultural advancement with polished stone tools.
- Featured permanent settlements, dependence on domesticated species, and the emergence of pottery and weaving; known as "food-producing cultures."
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Metal Age (Bronze and Iron Age)
- Characterized by the development of metal tools and weapons, leading to advanced societal structures and trade networks.
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Test your knowledge on two important early human species, Homo Habilis and Homo Rudolfensis. Explore their characteristics, habitats, and historical significance in human evolution. This quiz will challenge your understanding of our ancient ancestors from millions of years ago.
