Unit 6

Question 1

What is the origin of genus homo

Answer 1

Homo habilis.

Question 2

Define “type fossil”

Answer 2

A fossil that does not look like anything seen before

Question 3

3 traits that distinguish Homo habilis from Australopithecines and Paranthropines

Answer 3

1. Increased cranial capacity
2. Smaller teeth and a more parabolic dental arcade
3. More advanced precision grip (Apical Tufts)

Question 4

Define “Apical Tufts”

Answer 4

Little bones that make up the fingertip

Question 5

Define “Flintknapping”

Answer 5

Knocking flakes off of a stone to form a sharp edge

Question 6

Define “core”

Answer 6

Source of the flakes

Question 7

3 qualities that make a good stone for flintknapping

Answer 7

1. Very hard
2. Fine Grained
3. Homogenous

Question 8

The Oldowan Industry

Answer 8

The process of making stone tools. 1.5-3.4mya.

Question 9

Biocultural Evolution

Answer 9

the combination and interaction of human biological evolution and the evolution of our technology. ie. The replacement of genetic traits with tools.

Question 10

Homo habilis

Answer 10

East Africa maybe South Africa. Sexual dimorphism similar to humans. Body proportions similar to humans. larger cranial capacity 650cc. Smaller teeth. More Advanced grip for tools. 2.8-1.5mya

Question 11

Use of double arch

Answer 11

Allows for flexion in the foot important for weight transfer and walking bipedally.