Human Evolution Overview
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Homo erectus mentioned in the text?

  • They cared for the sick and elderly.
  • They were about the same height as modern humans.
  • They invented agriculture. (correct)
  • They used sophisticated stone tools.

    • Homo erectus populations lived until about 1 million years ago.

    False (B)

    What physical feature suggests that Homo erectus may have had some capacity to communicate vocally?

    The position of the larynx in the throat

    Homo erectus appears to have stayed close to _____ and lakes during migration.

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

    What is the main reason for Homo erectus' extensive migration?

    <p>They were following prey and driven by changing climate. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Neanderthals emerged in Africa first and later migrated to other areas.

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

    Match the human species with their characteristic:

    <p>Homo erectus = Made and used sophisticated stone tools Homo heidelbergensis = Emerged in Africa Neanderthals = Emerged outside Africa Homo sapiens = Modern humans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the meaning of the word 'sapiens' in the term Homo sapiens?

    <p>Wise (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Approximately how long ago did Homo sapiens begin their global migration out of Africa?

    <p>100,000 years ago (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the most recent ice age, the Bering Strait was covered by water.

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

    What method did early humans likely use to reach Australia?

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

    The remains of the Kennewick Man, discovered in Washington State, showed anatomical features more consistent with populations from __________.

    <p>Southeast Asia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following locations with the approximate time Homo sapiens reached them during their global migration:

    <p>India and China = 70,000 years ago Siberia = 25,000 years ago North America = 15,000 years ago Papua New Guinea = 45,000 years ago</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a factor that enabled humans to walk as far south as Java during the ice age?

    <p>Lowered sea levels turning into dry land (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The current timeline of global human migration is definitive and unlikely to change.

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

    What geographical feature did early migrating Homo sapiens cross when leaving Africa?

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

    Which material is LEAST likely to have lasted long enough for archaeologists to study?

    <p>Wood (A), Animal Skin (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Acheulean tools were the first type of stone tool used by early humans.

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

    Approximately how long ago did the Paleolithic Age begin?

    <p>3.3 million years ago</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The earliest known human-made stone tools are called ______ tools.

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

    Match the tool type with their description:

    <p>Oldowan tools = Crude tools made by smashing rocks together Acheulean tools = Teardrop shaped tools made by carefully chipping away flakes Hand-axe = Another name for Acheulean tools Paleolithic Age = The period when stone tools were used</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'lithos'?

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

    Acheulean tools were found first in Africa.

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

    What are two purposes for which early humans used stone tools?

    <p>killing animals, butchering meat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a primary driver for the migration of early Homo sapiens out of Africa?

    <p>Increasingly dry climate conditions impacting available resources. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Early human migrations were characterized by movement in a single direction and all at once.

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

    What type of lifestyle did early humans lead, according to the text?

    <p>hunter-gatherer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The arrival of humans in new environments sometimes accompanied major transformations and the decline of some _________.

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

    Which of following animals did early humans hunt during their migration?

    <p>Mastodons, woolly mammoths, and rhinos (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Human hunting had no impact on animal extinctions according to the text.

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

    Match the locations with the animal species that were present before the arrival of humans:

    <p>Australia = Large reptiles, marsupial lions, and huge wombats and kangaroos Africa = The text doesn't mention the specific animals present in Africa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a state of little or no change in population?

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

    What is the primary distinction between Mousterian tools and older tool traditions?

    <p>Mousterian tools utilized flakes as tools themselves, whereas older traditions focused on shaping the core. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    There is definitive evidence that Homo erectus could start fires.

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

    Besides warmth and cooking, what other significant use of fire aided in tool manufacture?

    <p>Hardening wooden spears and making certain stones easier to chip.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Humans can produce about fifty different sounds known as ______.

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

    Match the tool or material with its function or purpose:

    <p>Stone flakes = Used as knives for cutting meat Wooden spears = Hardened in fire for more effective hunting Bone and antler = Reshaped into tools or art Controlled fire = Aided in social bonding and tool production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Approximately when did humans start making a diversity of specialized tools from stone flakes?

    <p>45,000 years ago (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The use of controlled fire potentially helped in the development of early human language.

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

    What specific materials were repurposed either into tools or works of art using engraving tools?

    <p>Bone and antler</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What material were the earliest sculptures typically made of?

    <p>Bone or stone (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cave paintings are primarily found in the bright, sunlit areas of caves.

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

    Besides complex communication what was a significant advantage that language gave to early humans?

    <p>They could coordinate daily tasks and work more efficiently in groups.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The pigment ochre, used in cave paintings, is made from ______.

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

    Match the cave art elements with their descriptions:

    <p>Hand prints = Created by blowing pigment around a hand on stone Animal sculptures = Often made of carved bone or stone Cave paintings = Use charcoal and ochre to create images Fertility symbols = Often depicted as large, possibly pregnant women</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Approximately when did modern humans begin using language in a sophisticated fashion?

    <p>100,000 years ago (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The primary purpose of cave paintings is believed to be decorative and for public enjoyment.

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

    Name two materials used to create the colors in cave paintings.

    <p>charcoal and ochre</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Human Evolution

    • Millions of years ago, ancestors descended from trees, walked upright, and evolved into modern humans.
    • Influences on evolution included climate, diet, and survival strategies.
    • Cooperation and migration were key aspects of human development.
    • Research by archaeologists, anthropologists, geneticists, historians, sociologists, and others is crucial to understanding prehistoric past.
    • Research often relies on educated speculation and interpretation of limited evidence.

    Human Evolution- Technology

    • Evolution of technology, exemplified by smartphones, parallels human evolution.
    • Early technology like telegraphs and telephones led to the development of smartphones.
    • Technological advancements build upon prior innovations over time.
    • Adaptations of technology mirrored biological adaptation to changing environments.
    • Human evolution mirrors technical progress.

    Human Evolution - Species

    • Australopithecus was an ancestor to Homo, lived 2.5 to 4 million years ago in East Africa.
    • Lucy was one example of the species afarensis.
    • Characteristics included hair, tree-climbing capabilities, smaller brains compared to modern humans.
    • Homo habilis, meaning "handy," arose about 2-3 million years ago, was thought to be the first toolmaker (although evidence suggests tools predate this species).
    • Homo habilis, had a larger brain, smaller teeth, and a human-like face, with some ape-like traits.
    • Homo erectus, meaning "upright man," evolved about 2 million years ago in East Africa and likely evolved from Homo habilis.
    • Characteristics included upright posture, less ape-like features than Homo habilis, and adaptations to ground-based life.
    • Homo erectus were effective hunters.
    • Homo erectus migrated extensively across continents.

    Human Evolution- Other Species

    • Homo heidelbergensis, an ancestor to both Neanderthals and Homo sapiens.
    • Neanderthals and Denisovans, also descendants from Homo heidelbergensis.
    • DNA from a Siberian girl indicates a Denisovan father and a Neanderthal mother.
    • Neanderthals and Denisovans had traits that differentiated them from Homo sapiens.
    • Homo sapiens are modern humans.

    Human Migrations

    • Homo sapiens migrated out of Africa approximately 200,000 years ago.
    • Migration was influenced by climate change and the need for resources.
    • Homo sapiens spread across the globe into Asia, Europe, and other continents.
    • Evidence of early human settlements include tools, remains, and art.

    Early Human Technologies

    • Early human tools were created through simple stone-knapping techniques.
    • Oldowan tools, discovered from at least 2.6 million years ago.
    • Used for a variety of tasks, including butchering meat and processing plant material.
    • Acheulean tools, developed at least 1.7 million years ago, were more sophisticated tools, thinner and sharper than earlier ones, used for various tasks such as cutting, scraping and chopping.
    • Mousterian tools, 250,000 years ago, even more specialized stone tools than earlier versions.
    • Homo erectus likely used fire, from 125,000 years ago.

    Cave Paintings

    • Cave paintings provide clues into early human life.
    • Dates back to 40,000 years ago, suggesting advanced expression in art, culture, and communication.
    • Painted animals and symbols in various locations worldwide.
    • Potential meaning as symbolic representation with unknown purpose, possibly religious or ceremonial significance.

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