Understanding Culture, Society, and Politics Week 4
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Which species is known for the discovery of the fossil named 'Lucy'?

  • Homo Erectus
  • Australopithecus Africanus
  • Australopithecus Aferensis (correct)
  • Homo Neanderthalensis

    • What is the cranial capacity of Australopithecus boisei?

  • 600 to 650 cubic centimeters
  • 700 to 750 cubic centimeters
  • 500 to 550 cubic centimeters (correct)
  • 400 to 450 cubic centimeters

    • Australopithecus Aferensis lived approximately 2.5 to 3 million years ago.

    False

    Australopithecus boisei lived in East Africa during the Pleistocene epoch.

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

    What is the estimated cranial capacity of Australopithecus Aferensis?

    <p>430 cubic centimeters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Australopithecus Africanus fossils have been found in ________.

    <p>South Africa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of diet is suggested by the dental features of Australopithecus boisei?

    <p>Tough, fibrous foods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of diet did Australopithecus Aferensis have based on their dental features?

    <p>Diet including tough, fibrous foods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Homo rudolfensis was discovered by Richard and Meave _____ in Kenya.

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

    Match the following Australopithecus species with their distinctive features:

    <p>Australopithecus boisei = Large, robust jaws and teeth Australopithecus robustus = Similar body size to boisei Australopithecus africanus = Similar cranial capacity to boisei Homo habilis = First evidence of stone tool use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following Australopithecus species with their characteristics:

    <p>Australopithecus Aferensis = Lived approximately 3.9 to 2.9 million years ago Australopithecus Africanus = Lived approximately 3 to 2 million years ago</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Australopithecus Aferensis and Australopithecus Africanus both had similar body sizes.

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

    Which of the following features were present in Homo habilis?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one significant finding about the dental features of Australopithecus Aferensis?

    <p>They had large, robust jaws and teeth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Bipedalism is believed to have originated in Australopithecus boisei.

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

    What time period did Homo rudolfensis live in?

    <p>Around 2 million years ago</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the average cranial capacity of Australopithecus africanus?

    <p>450 to 550 cubic centimeters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Australopithecus robustus had smaller jaws and teeth than Australopithecus africanus.

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

    During which time period did Australopithecus africanus live?

    <p>2 to 1.2 million years ago</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The body size of Australopithecus africanus averaged around _____ meters tall.

    <p>1.3 to 1.5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following Australopithecus species with their characteristics:

    <p>Australopithecus africanus = Smaller jaws and teeth Australopithecus robustus = Large, robust jaws and teeth Australopithecus boisei = Known as Nutcracker Man Australopithecus afarensis = Similar body size to A. africanus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Australopithecus species is characterized by having a diet that included tough, fibrous foods?

    <p>Australopithecus robustus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Australopithecus africanus lived exclusively on the ground and did not spend time in trees.

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

    What primary location is associated with Australopithecus africanus?

    <p>South Africa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which species is believed to have evolved from Homo heidelbergensis?

    <p>Homo sapiens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Homo neanderthalensis is considered the only surviving species of the genus Homo.

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

    What is the time period during which Homo erectus emerged and survived?

    <p>1.9 million to 143,000 years ago</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The distinctive feature of Homo floresiensis is its small size, often referred to as the '______ species'.

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

    Match the following Homo species with their distinctive features:

    <p>Homo erectus = Larger brains averaging 900cc Homo neanderthalensis = Robust build with a prominent brow ridge Homo sapiens = High forehead and prominent chin Homo floresiensis = Small stature averaging 3 feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant ability attributed to Homo erectus?

    <p>Control of fire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Homo heidelbergensis is believed to have given rise to both Neanderthals and modern humans.

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

    What is the height approximation of Homo floresiensis?

    <p>3 feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Lesson Objectives

    • Understand human origins and the development of culture.
    • Learn the role of culture in human adaptation.
    • Explore processes of cultural and sociopolitical evolution.

    Human Bio-Cultural Evolution

    • Study of evolution is crucial in anthropology and sociology.
    • Human attributes evolved through significant environmental changes over millions of years.

    Australopithecus

    • Represents intermediate evolutionary forms between man and ape.
    • Fossil discoveries in South Africa date back to the Pleistocene era (1924).

    Australopithecus afarensis

    • Lived between approximately 3.9 and 2.9 million years ago.
    • Fossils found in Ethiopia and Tanzania.
    • Body Size: Males ~1.5m, females ~1.3m tall.
    • Cranial Capacity: About 430 cc, comparable to a chimpanzee.
    • Dental Features: Large, robust jaws and teeth indicating a tough, fibrous diet.

    Australopithecus africanus

    • Existed between 3 and 2 million years ago, found in South Africa.
    • Body Size: Similar to Australopithecus afarensis (~1.3 to 1.5 meters tall).
    • Cranial Capacity: Estimated 450 to 550 cc.
    • Dental Features: Smaller jaws and teeth, allowing for a wider diet.
    • Bipedalism: Exhibited upright locomotion but possibly also arboreal behaviors.

    Australopithecus robustus

    • Lived between 2 and 1.2 million years ago, fossils found in South Africa.
    • Body Size: Similar to Australopithecus africanus (~1.3 to 1.5 meters tall).
    • Cranial Capacity: Around 500 to 550 cc.
    • Dental Features: Large and robust jaws suited for fibrous foods.
    • Bipedalism: Believed to be bipedal with adaptations for processing tough foods.

    Australopithecus boisei

    • Known as "Nutcracker Man," located in East Africa (2.3 to 1.2 million years ago).
    • Body Size: Comparable to other Australopithecus species (~1.3 to 1.5 meters tall).
    • Cranial Capacity: Estimated 500 to 550 cc.
    • Dental Features: Robust jaws indicating a diet of tough foods.
    • Bipedalism: Likely bipedal with adaptations for chewing.

    Homonid Evolution

    • Evolution marked by increasing brain size and tool use.
    • Important species: Homo rudolfensis, Homo habilis, Homo erectus, Homo floresiensis, Homo heidelbergensis, Homo sapiens, and Homo neanderthalensis.

    Homo rudolfensis

    • First discovered in Kenya in 1972, living around 2 million years ago.
    • Distinctive Features: Intermediate brain size, large brow ridges, and teeth structure.
    • Possible ancestor to Homo habilis.

    Homo habilis

    • Lived between 2.1 and 1.5 million years ago.
    • Distinctive Features: Smaller brain size (620 to 825cc), first notable stone tool use.
    • Possible ancestor of Homo erectus.

    Homo erectus

    • Emerged around 1.9 million years ago, extinct about 143,000 years ago.
    • Distinctive Features: Larger brains (900cc), complex tool-making capabilities, fire use.
    • Possible ancestor of Neanderthals and modern humans.

    Homo floresiensis

    • Nicknamed "Hobbit" due to short stature (~3 feet), discovered in 2003 on Flores Island.
    • Lived between 94,000 and 17,000 years ago, debated as a distinct species.

    Homo heidelbergensis

    • Existed between 700,000 and 200,000 years ago, fossils found across Africa and Europe.
    • Distinctive Features: Larger brains, robust facial structure, advanced tool-making.
    • Possible ancestor of Neanderthals and modern humans.

    Homo sapiens

    • Encompasses modern humans and their early ancestors.
    • Distinctive Features: High forehead, small face, prominent chin, large brain.
    • Originated in Africa, replaced other hominid species.

    Homo neanderthalensis

    • Lived approximately 400,000 to 40,000 years ago in Europe and western Asia.
    • Distinctive Features: Robust build, prominent brow ridge, large nose adapted for cold climates.
    • Considered a separate species, with evidence of interbreeding with Homo sapiens.

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