Ch 2 S 1 Flashcards
prehistory
historians call the time before there was writing
hominid
an early ancestor of humans
ancestor
a relative who lived in the past
tool
any handheld object that has been modified to help a person accomplish a task
Paleolithic Era
old stone age
society
a community of people who share a common culture
hunter gatherers
people who hunt animals and gather wild plants, seeds, fruits, berries, and nuts.
What can ancient bones tell us about human ancestors?
It could tell us what our ancestors ate, did and which hominid they came from.
How was Homo erectus different from Homo habilis?
H.E. learned to control fire. and H.H. used early stone tools for chopping and scraping.
How did tools improve during the Old Stone Age?
They became sharper and more dangerous.
What was one possible reason for the development of language?
To hunt easier, to form relationships easier, to resolve issues (how to distribute food).
Who found the bones of Lucy?
Donald Johanson
Why do historians need archaeologists and anthropologists to study prehistory?
They help historians find and interpret past civilizations.
What is the scientific name for modern humans?
Homo sapiens
What might have been one advantage of walking completely upright?
You can hunt and gather easier.
