LESSON 4 Flashcards
It suggests that one species could over time, evolve into another (Ember, 2002)
THEORY OF EVOLUTION
The earliest member of the primate family, their fossils were recorded 5.5 million years old. While the others were 4.4 million years
HOMONID
Most of these materials are for survival purposes intended for various endeavors.
STONE STOOLS
Appear to be versatile, used for slitting, dismembering and making sharp point objects.
OLDOWAN TOOLS
Most of it are large fruits, stones, and sharp tree branches used against unwanted enemies.
WEAPONS
They are the first definite Hominid species, as characteristics they possess such as small canines, flat and thick enamel molars provides clues about their existence.
AUSTRALOPHETICUS
WHO IS THE HUMANKIND EARLIEST ANCESTOR
LUCY
Known as the “Handy Man” and believed to have existed two million years ago.
HOMO HABILIS
Evolved very shortly after the Habilis about 1.7 million years ago, they are the first hominid species to be widely distributed in the Old World.
HOMO ERECTUS
He found what he called as ‘Pithecantropus Erectus’ or “erect ape man”. However, he was not sure about what he had discovered.
JAVA MAN
They have mixed traits with Homo Erectus and believed to have existed more than 200,000 to 500,000 years ago.
HOMO SAPIENS
They are known as the distinct species of homo sapiens roamed around the Earth 70, 000 years ago
NEANTHERDALS
Also called the Agricultural Revolution, the shift to agriculture from hunting and gathering changed humanity forever.
NEOLITHIC REVOLUTION
Around 12,000 B.P., domestication of cattle began and this is where milk production also traced its roots.
AFRICA
where the Millet and Cereal cultivation which was believed to be the food source of the world’s population originated
Yellow River Civilization
where the first state originated.
Indus River Valley Civilization
A region in the Middle East which curves like a quarter moon shape, who’s lands are comparatively moist and fertile.
FERTILE CRESCENT
It is a term that describes how civilization emerged independently
CRADLE OF CIVILIZATION
A region now part of Iraq.
Greeks call it “Between the River” or the Fertile Crescent which lies within this area.
TIGRIS-EUPHRATES RIVER
It is the major flowing river in northeastern Africa.
NILE RIVER CIVILIZATION
It was settled by farmers.
According to legend, Xu Dynasty arose and flourished during the prehistoric period
YELLOW RIVER CIVILIZATION
It is unique because it rose then immediately fell leaving only mysterious ruins to testify to its existence.
It flourished between 2600-1700 B.C.
INDUS VALLEY CIVILIZATION
what are the 3 cities in indus valley
Harappa, Dholariva, and Mohenjo Daro
what are the 4 features of civilization
Cities, Writings, Specialization and Government.
