Chapter 11: The Origin And Evolution Of The Genus Homo Flashcards
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How old are the earliest known specimens of Homo erectus?
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200,000 years old
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How old is the oldest fossil evidence for the genus homo?
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2.3 million years old
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How does the skull of Homo erectus compare to that of modern humans?
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Homo erectus and the modern humans have similarities in brain size and aspects of the post cranial skeleton.
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The first use of fire is associated with what species?
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Homo erectus
