Early Hominids
Which statement about Homo habilis describes a capacity that helped their group survive?
They knew how to make tools.
What advantage over previous hominid groups did the invention of the spear thrower give to early modern humans?
To kill animals from a distance.
What could Lucy do that gorillas could not do as easily?
Use her hands to defend her children.
At Neanderthal sites, evidence from burial mounds, showing signs that people cared for the sick and injured has led scientists to believe that Neanderthals had ________________________________________.
a sense of community.
If your profession is to study the development and culture of early hominids, than you are most likely a _________________________.
an anthropologist.
Large brains helped Homo sapiens neanderthalensis survive, giving them the ability to ___________________________________.
design better tools.
Homo erectus was the first hominid to use ____________________.
fire.
The bones of a number of hominids were found in one location. Scientists concluded that this type of hominid probably _____________________________________.
lived in groups.
What does the name Homo habilis mean?
"Handy Man", the toolmaker.
Which new capability enabled hominids to survive in the colder climate of continent 3, Europe?
Building fire and shelters.
Where did the earliest hominids live?
Continent 4, Africa.
What have new findings shown about the early interpretations of homid remains?
Early interpretations were completely wrong.
Which group is believed to be the first to live on continent 3, Europe?
Homo erectus.
Who made cave paintings, carvings and musical instruments?
Homo sapiens sapiens
What did Mary Leakey realize about the footprints that made them really exciting?
It proved that early hominids walked on two feet, about 3.6 million years ago.
Which of these helped Homo habilis survive against animal attacks?
Living together in groups.
What trait made Homo erectus well suited for traveling?
Long, strong leg bones.
How do scientists think hominids first migrated to continent 1, North America?
Over land that is now under water.
Who paid for much of the Leakey's work?
The National Geographic Society.
