Anthropology 2 Flashcards
What is a hominid
A group within the order “primates” consisting of all great apes, living or extinct. Etc. chimpanzees, gorillas, orangutan’s, humans
What is hominin
A group within the order “primates” consisting of all humans, living or extinct and chimpanzees.
What is Charles Darwin key theory
Species were forced to evolve or they would become extinct. Those that were able to adapt lived and passed down characteristics to offsprings.
Humans and chimpanzees shared a common ancestor around how many years ago
6 mil
What makes us human?
- Bipedalism( walking upright in two legs)
- (Shorter jaws with smaller teeth)
- Larger brains
- Increasingly comped forms of technology
What was first change that made us human
Fossil evidence shows that our ancestors became bipeds first, followed by teeth and jaws, much later they got larger brains and more complex technology.
What does Logos mean
Reason, or thinking
What is Archaeology
Involves excavation and study of human structures/artefacts such as weapons, clothing, garbage to see how humans lived in thier culture.
What is significant about L’Anse aux Meadows artefact
This site found in Newfoundland and labrador shows evidence of Viking inhabitants in North America. Significant because of pre-Columbian site.
State Skalholt map year and its significance.
It’s significant because it indicates evidence of Viking exploration.
What is organic remains?
once living, such as people, plants, animals or plant organic matter such as food, paper, wood etc.
What is inorganic remains?
never living, stone, metal, clay, plastic, glass- will not rot or decay the way organics do
What is an artifact?
Anything made or used by a human in the past.
What is Assemblage?
The whole collection of artifacts from any given site.
What are features
Structures or areas including dwellings, food, processing sites and walls.
What’s the difference between artefacts and features?
Artefacts are portable, features are not.
Whats a tell
A mound, unexplained by natural geographical phenomena. They indicate remains of human habitation.
What is Stratigraphy?
Studying the layers of remains at a site.
As you dig deeper objects get progressively older.