Homo Habilis and Homo Rudolfensis Quiz

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

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.
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."
Metal Age (Bronze and Iron Age)
- Characterized by the development of metal tools and weapons, leading to advanced societal structures and trade networks.

Description

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.