Anthropology 250 March 13‚ 2012 Midterm Section 1: Short Answer 2. List and briefly explain the three goals of archaeology. How do they apply and differ from the earlier paradigms of archaeology? * The three goals of archaeology are the study of culture history‚ reconstruct past life ways‚ and understand cultural processes. The study of culture history is to piece together the history of how culture changes over time. To reconstruct past life ways is a complex process that involves a
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The Evolution of Homo sapiens Paleolithic Society The Neolithic Era and the Transition to Agriculture The Hominids Australopithecus: Developed in Africa 4 million to 1 million years ago Bipedal‚ able to plan journeys (about 10 miles long)‚ brain size 500 cc Part of brain used for speech underdeveloped Homo erectus: Lived 2 million to 200‚000 years ago (after Australopithecus) Brain size 1000 cc‚ wielded fire Communicated with sounds (no language yet)‚ journeyed outside east and south Africa
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wisdom teeth‚ and our brains are shrinking. The first sign that humans are still evolving today is due to the fact that we are still drinking milk. Millions of years ago‚ the first Homo sapiens only drank milk from their mothers while they were infants. Once reaching an age of about 4 or 5‚ the body of the Homo sapien would begin to slow down the production of lactase in its body. Lactase is the enzyme that allows mammals to digest the lactose in milk. Any other milk drinking after the production
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Human Evolution Human Evolution‚ the biological and cultural development of the species Homo sapiens‚ or human beings. A large number of fossil bones and teeth have been found at various places throughout Africa‚ Europe‚ and Asia. Tools of stone‚ bone‚ and wood‚ as well as fire hearths‚ campsites‚ and burials‚ also have been discovered and excavated. As a result of these discoveries‚ a picture of human evolution during the past 4 to 5 million years has emerged. Human Physical Traits Humans are
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like face‚ slightly larger brain Emergence of Humans Fun article: The Pliocene Pussycat Theory Early Homo: 2.4 m.y.a. = oldest fossil (from autralopithecines) Larger brain‚ intelligent to survive among predators manufactured tools = Homo habilis. Tools used to sever meat Oldowan culture Homo erectus: evolved about 2 million years ago. Range to 300‚000 y.a (or 50-30‚000 y.a.?).
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animals that Neanderthals would hunt would have realistically gone extinct. This would have opened a platform for starvation. Another plausible cause would have been competition among both Neanderthals and Homo sapiens for resources needed for survival. There are signs that point to Homo sapiens having long-distance trade arrangements‚ which could have easily helped when they began to struggle finding food because of the climate change. Neanderthals did not have that ability. Neanderthals
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the violence is juxtaposed by the calamity of the ocean and the stillness of the surroundings III. Characterization- The Inheritors- Savage versus Civilized Characters A. The Neanderthals are eventually overtaken by the Homo Sapiens. a. Neanderthals= the "People" b. Homo Sapiens= the "New People"/ The "Inheritors" B. Golding characterizes the evil and guilt of the “New People” by opposing them with the good and innocent “People”. a. Description- when the "People" come across the concept of evil
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references to the later part of this period. Most people from the Upper Paleolithic period lived in abundant and rich food resources areas which made it possible for them to consume big game. Technology indicates early modern Homo Sapiens were excellent hunters. Many sites contain vast amounts of bones from mammoths and other animals‚ both large and small.
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developed from going to war when you were 15 years old‚ and dying for your side. Although the book skips around‚ he covers topics “... from homo erectus to George W. Bush.” In the first few pages Davis discusses scientific terms such as Homo erectus and Homo sapiens‚ the first of the human species. Homo erectus went extinct 300‚000 years ago‚ then Homo sapiens‚ the first humans‚ developed and were called “Wise Men.” The reason for this name was because of larger brains and higher skulls. Although
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addition‚ to looking at unique adaptations that developed in hominin species due to the change. Climate change is an important topic to analyze the impacts that it had on the past as well as in the future for human adaptation. I am also intrigued if Homo sapiens would continue to thrive as our society continues to destroy and reshape our environment. Or will another species emerge that is better
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