Homo erectus Flashcards
1
Q
What is the estimated size of the Homo erectus brain?
A
1050cm^3.
2
Q
When did the Homo erectus exist?
A
1.8 to 1.5 million years ago.
3
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Where did the Homo erectus exist?
A
- Northan, eastern and souther Africa.
- Western and eastern China.
4
Q
What was the height of a Homo erectus?
A
145cm to 185cm.
5
Q
What are the 4 key cranial features of the Homo erectus?
A
- Low sloping forehead.
- Defined brow ridges.
- Large and thick jaw without a chin.
- Reduced size of molars.
6
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What are the 3 key post cranial features of the Homo erectus?
A
- Elongated legs and shorter arms.
- Short, stockier body with thicker bones.
- Femur matches modern humans suggesting bipedalism.