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The earliest evidence of hearths (campfires) occur during the time range of Homo ______
The earliest evidence of hearths (campfires) occur during the time range of Homo ______
erectus
Homo heidelbergensis lived at the time of the oldest definite control of fire and use of wooden ______
Homo heidelbergensis lived at the time of the oldest definite control of fire and use of wooden ______
spears
Homo heidelbergensis was the first to routinely hunt large ______
Homo heidelbergensis was the first to routinely hunt large ______
animals
Homo heidelbergensis lived in colder climates and had wide bodies likely as an adaptation to conserving ______
Homo heidelbergensis lived in colder climates and had wide bodies likely as an adaptation to conserving ______
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Neanderthals are our closest extinct human ______
Neanderthals are our closest extinct human ______
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Neanderthals had a huge nose for humidifying and warming cold, ______ air
Neanderthals had a huge nose for humidifying and warming cold, ______ air
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____ had both ape and human characteristics: had ape-like face proportions, braincase (~brain is about 1/3 of modern humans), long and strong arms and fingers adapted for climbing trees, small canine teeth and stood on two legs and walked upright.
____ had both ape and human characteristics: had ape-like face proportions, braincase (~brain is about 1/3 of modern humans), long and strong arms and fingers adapted for climbing trees, small canine teeth and stood on two legs and walked upright.
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Au.afarensis mainly had a ______ diet, including leaves, fruit, seeds, roots, nuts, and insects and probably the occasional small vertebrates, like lizards.
Au.afarensis mainly had a ______ diet, including leaves, fruit, seeds, roots, nuts, and insects and probably the occasional small vertebrates, like lizards.
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The Taung child was the first to establish that early fossil humans occurred in ______.
The Taung child was the first to establish that early fossil humans occurred in ______.
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Prof. Raymond Dart described the Taung child and named the species ______.
Prof. Raymond Dart described the Taung child and named the species ______.
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Au.africanus was anatomically similar to Au.afarensis, but with rounder cranium (bigger brain) and small ______.
Au.africanus was anatomically similar to Au.afarensis, but with rounder cranium (bigger brain) and small ______.
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Homo habilis was nicknamed “handyman” because of their ability to carve ______.
Homo habilis was nicknamed “handyman” because of their ability to carve ______.
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Their bodies were shorter and stockier, an adaptation to ______ environments
Their bodies were shorter and stockier, an adaptation to ______ environments
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Their brains were just as large as ours and often larger. They made and used sophisticated tools, controlled ______
Their brains were just as large as ours and often larger. They made and used sophisticated tools, controlled ______
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They lived in shelters, made and wore clothing, were skilled hunters, and also ate ______ foods
They lived in shelters, made and wore clothing, were skilled hunters, and also ate ______ foods
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Homo sapiens evolved in Africa during a time of dramatic climate change ______ years ago
Homo sapiens evolved in Africa during a time of dramatic climate change ______ years ago
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Hominids started moving out of Africa, primarily through the land bridges during the ______ cycles
Hominids started moving out of Africa, primarily through the land bridges during the ______ cycles
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Like other early humans living at that time, they gathered and hunted food and evolved behaviors to respond to the challenges of survival in ______ environments
Like other early humans living at that time, they gathered and hunted food and evolved behaviors to respond to the challenges of survival in ______ environments
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______ still retains ape-like features such as long arms and face. The diet of H. habilis was flexible and versatile, including some tougher foods like leaves, woody plants, and some animal tissues.
______ still retains ape-like features such as long arms and face. The diet of H. habilis was flexible and versatile, including some tougher foods like leaves, woody plants, and some animal tissues.
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______, discovered in Koobi Fora in the Lake Turkana basin, Kenya, has a braincase size of 775 cubic centimeters, which is considerably above the upper end of H. habilis braincase size. Originally considered to be H. habilis, the ways in which H. rudolfensis differs is in its larger braincase, longer face, and larger molar and premolar teeth.
______, discovered in Koobi Fora in the Lake Turkana basin, Kenya, has a braincase size of 775 cubic centimeters, which is considerably above the upper end of H. habilis braincase size. Originally considered to be H. habilis, the ways in which H. rudolfensis differs is in its larger braincase, longer face, and larger molar and premolar teeth.
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Homo erectus, also known as Homo ergaster, are the oldest known early humans to have possessed modern human-like body proportions with relatively elongated legs and shorter arms compared to the size of the torso. They are often referred to as the _______ man.
Homo erectus, also known as Homo ergaster, are the oldest known early humans to have possessed modern human-like body proportions with relatively elongated legs and shorter arms compared to the size of the torso. They are often referred to as the _______ man.
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Homo erectus ate meat and other types of _______.
Homo erectus ate meat and other types of _______.
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Early African Homo erectus fossils have relatively elongated legs and shorter arms compared to the size of the torso, giving them modern human-like body _______.
Early African Homo erectus fossils have relatively elongated legs and shorter arms compared to the size of the torso, giving them modern human-like body _______.
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Homo habilis had a diet that included tough foods like leaves, woody plants, and some animal tissues, showcasing their _______ diet.
Homo habilis had a diet that included tough foods like leaves, woody plants, and some animal tissues, showcasing their _______ diet.
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Early human ancestors painted a bison inside a cave during the ______ Age
Early human ancestors painted a bison inside a cave during the ______ Age
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Stone tools were made from a variety of stones. Flint and chert were shaped or chipped for use as cutting tools, flakes, blades, and ______
Stone tools were made from a variety of stones. Flint and chert were shaped or chipped for use as cutting tools, flakes, blades, and ______
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Basalt and sandstone were used for ground stone tools. Wood, bone, shell, antlers, and other materials were widely used as well in the ______ Age
Basalt and sandstone were used for ground stone tools. Wood, bone, shell, antlers, and other materials were widely used as well in the ______ Age
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The very first stone tools were probably naturally broken, sharp-edged rocks that were casually picked up, used, and ______
The very first stone tools were probably naturally broken, sharp-edged rocks that were casually picked up, used, and ______
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Oldowan toolkit is the earliest universally acknowledged stone tool. The Oldowan toolkit is from the ______ Age
Oldowan toolkit is the earliest universally acknowledged stone tool. The Oldowan toolkit is from the ______ Age
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This tool tradition is used as knives and ______
This tool tradition is used as knives and ______
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Study Notes
Early Humans and Fire
- The earliest evidence of hearths (campfires) occur during the time range of Homo erectus.
- Homo heidelbergensis lived at the time of the oldest definite control of fire and use of wooden spears.
- Homo heidelbergensis was the first to routinely hunt large game.
- Homo heidelbergensis lived in colder climates and had wide bodies likely as an adaptation to conserving heat.
Neanderthals
- Neanderthals are our closest extinct human relatives.
- Neanderthals had a huge nose for humidifying and warming cold, dry air.
Australopithecus afarensis
- Au.afarensis had both ape and human characteristics: had ape-like face proportions, braincase (~brain is about 1/3 of modern humans), long and strong arms and fingers adapted for climbing trees, small canine teeth and stood on two legs and walked upright.
- Au.afarensis mainly had a vegetarian diet, including leaves, fruit, seeds, roots, nuts, and insects and probably the occasional small vertebrates, like lizards.
Australopithecus africanus
- The Taung child was the first to establish that early fossil humans occurred in Africa.
- Prof. Raymond Dart described the Taung child and named the species Au. africanus.
- Au. africanus was anatomically similar to Au. afarensis, but with rounder cranium (bigger brain) and small teeth.
Homo habilis
- Homo habilis was nicknamed “handyman” because of their ability to carve stone tools.
- Their bodies were shorter and stockier, an adaptation to warmer environments.
- Their brains were just as large as ours and often larger.
- They made and used sophisticated tools, controlled fire.
- They lived in shelters, made and wore clothing, were skilled hunters, and also ate cooked foods.
Homo sapiens
- Homo sapiens evolved in Africa during a time of dramatic climate change 200,000 years ago.
- Hominids started moving out of Africa, primarily through the land bridges during the glacial cycles.
- Like other early humans living at that time, they gathered and hunted food and evolved behaviors to respond to the challenges of survival in harsh environments.
Homo rudolfensis
- Homo rudolfensis still retains ape-like features such as long arms and face.
- The diet of H.habilis was flexible and versatile, including some tougher foods like leaves, woody plants, and some animal tissues.
- Homo rudolfensis, discovered in Koobi Fora in the Lake Turkana basin, Kenya, has a braincase size of 775 cubic centimeters, which is considerably above the upper end of H.habilis braincase size.
- Originally considered to be H.habilis, the ways in which H.rudolfensis differs is in its larger braincase, longer face, and larger molar and premolar teeth.
Homo erectus
- Homo erectus, also known as Homo ergaster, are the oldest known early humans to have possessed modern human-like body proportions with relatively elongated legs and shorter arms compared to the size of the torso.
- They are often referred to as the "Upright man".
- Homo erectus ate meat and other types of foods.
- Early African Homo erectus fossils have relatively elongated legs and shorter arms compared to the size of the torso, giving them modern human-like body proportions.
- Homo habilis had a diet that included tough foods like leaves, woody plants, and some animal tissues, showcasing their flexible diet.
Stone Age
- Early human ancestors painted a bison inside a cave during the Stone Age.
- Stone tools were made from a variety of stones.
- Flint and chert were shaped or chipped for use as cutting tools, flakes, blades, and points.
- Basalt and sandstone were used for ground stone tools.
- Wood, bone, shell, antlers, and other materials were widely used as well in the Stone Age.
- The very first stone tools were probably naturally broken, sharp-edged rocks that were casually picked up, used, and discarded.
- Oldowan toolkit is the earliest universally acknowledged stone tool.
- The Oldowan toolkit is from the Stone Age.
- This tool tradition is used as knives and scrapers.
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Test your knowledge of the timeline of early hominids with this quiz. Learn about the different species of early humans, including Homo erectus and Homo heidelbergensis. Explore the evolution of early hominids through significant time markers.
