Physical Anthropology Flashcards
1
Q
Where did we come from - Theory 1
A
The creationists answer:
- Origins of humans came from a powerful creator
- Based on religious views/belifs
2
Q
Where did we come from - Theory 2
A
The evolutionist answer:
-We, as a species, have evolved from previous species over a long period of time.
-This process is very slow and gradual. This has occurred over billions of years
3
Q
Bill Nye’s theory on origin of humans
A
- He believes in evolution and the scientific viewpoint on how humans and the earth evolved
- Evolution is important because it allows people to progress and explains the world around us
4
Q
What precent of DNA do humans share with chimps
A
more than 98%
5
Q
Behaviours similar in chimpanzees and humans
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humour, trust, the ability to bully
6
Q
Jane Goodall
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- Lived her life in an African forest studying chimpanzees
- Discovered chimps we’re capable of making tools and disproved the theory that making tools we’re unique to humans
