homo erectus Flashcards
1
Q
where and when was homo Erectus around?
A
100 000 - 1.6 million
Asia
2
Q
describe the height and weight
A
1.5 - 1.8m tall
40 - 73 kg
3
Q
describe the key characteristics of the Homo Erectus?
A
cranial capacity = 1050cc
low sloping forehead, defined brow ridges
large thick jaw, without a chin
reduced size of molars
short stocky body with thinker bones
