Unit 6 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the origin of genus homo
A
Homo habilis
2
Q
Where is the Homo habilis located
A
East Africa
3
Q
Define “type fossil”
A
A fossil that does not look like anything seen before
4
Q
3 traits that distinguish Homo habilis from Australopithecines and Paranthropines
A
- Increased cranial capacity
- Smaller teeth and a more parabolic dental arcade
- More advanced precision grip (Apical Tufts)
5
Q
Define “Apical Tufts”
A
Little bones that make up the fingertip
6
Q
Define “Flintknapping”
A
Knocking flakes off of a stone to form a sharp edge
7
Q
Define “core”
A
Source of the flakes
8
Q
3 qualities that make a good stone for flintknapping
A
- Very hard
- Fine Grained
- Homogenous
9
Q
The Oldowan Industry
A
The process of making stone tools
10
Q
Biocultural Evolution
A
the combination and interaction of human biological evolution and the evolution of our technology.
