2 History Test AA+HH Flashcards
Hominid group #1=
Australopithecus Afarensis
(Earliest group of hominids)
Australopithecus means…?
“Southern Ape”
Afarensis refers to…?
the Afar Triangle, located in Ethiopia
“Lucy” is an…?
Australopithecus Afarensis
Who found Lucy?
Found by anthropologist Donald Johanson
How tall was AA?
3 - 4 feet tall
How big was AA brain?
1/3 of ours
What is an abbreviation for Australopithecus Afarensis?
AA
Could AA speak?
Likely could not speak
What did AA look like on the outside?
A mix of human and ape features
What were AAs arms, hands and feet like?
Arms were long like an ape, and hands and feet are human like
What is it called when your forehead/jaw jutting out?
Facial prognathism
What did AAs head look like?
Large head with facial prognathism
What is the definition of biped?
Biped means you are able to walk on two feet
What are some advantages of biped?
(Two advantages)
- Gather food more easily
- Use their hands for defense
Hominid group #2=
Homo Habilis
What is an abbreviation for Homo Habilis?
HH
What dose Homo mean?
“Man”
what dose Habilis mean?
“Handy”
Who found Homo Habilis?
Found by anthropologists Louis and Mary Leakey
What was Homo Habilis nickname and why?
“Handy man,” because it was believed that this was the first group to make and use tools
Was Homo Habilis Biped?
Yes
Approximately, how long ago did Homo habilis live? Choose the answer we talked about in class.
1.5 to 2.5 million years ago
How tall are HH?
HH are taller then AA
Are HH human like?
HH are more human like the AA
Are HH brains big?
HH’s brains are 2x the size then AA
Did HH live in groups?
Yes, most likely HH lived in groups
What are the advantages of living in groups?
- Work together to protect against animal attacks
- Collect food over large areas
What are the types of tools that Homo Habilis used?
- Cutting tools for tearing meat
- Crushing tools for bone marrow
- Dug or made traps for small animals
Where were HH discovered?
Tanzania - Africa
What are the two difference between AA and HH?
(I will write in WQ for test)
- HH 2x brain size to AA
- HH use tools and AA dose not