Homo erectus Flashcards

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What is the estimated size of the Homo erectus brain?

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1050cm^3.

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When did the Homo erectus exist?

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1.8 to 1.5 million years ago.

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Where did the Homo erectus exist?

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  • Northan, eastern and souther Africa.
  • Western and eastern China.
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What was the height of a Homo erectus?

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145cm to 185cm.

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What are the 4 key cranial features of the Homo erectus?

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  1. Low sloping forehead.
  2. Defined brow ridges.
  3. Large and thick jaw without a chin.
  4. Reduced size of molars.
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What are the 3 key post cranial features of the Homo erectus?

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  1. Elongated legs and shorter arms.
  2. Short, stockier body with thicker bones.
  3. Femur matches modern humans suggesting bipedalism.
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