Ch 2: Review
What capability did Homo habilis (Handy Man) that helped their group survive?
They knew how to make tools.
How did spear throwing change the life of early modern humans?
To kill animals from a distance
What adaptations did "Lucy" have?
Use her hands to defend her children
The name Homo habilis means....
"Handy Man" the toolmaker
At Neanderthal sites, evidence shows that people cared for the sick. Scientists hypothesize that Neanderthals had
A sense of community
Where did the earliest hominids live?
Africa
What is your occupation if you study the development and culture of early hominids?
Anthropologist
What capability allowed hominids to survive a colder climate?
Building fire and shelters
Large brains helped Homo sapiens neanderthalensis survive, giving them the ability to
Design better tools
"Upright Man" or Homo erectus was the first hominid to use...
Fire
What group is believed to be the first to live in Europe?
Homo erectus (Upright Man)
Who made cave paintings, carvings, and musical instruments?
Homo sapiens sapiens
The bones of a number of hominids were found in one location. Scientists concluded that this type of hominid probably .....
Lived in groups.
What helped Homo habilis (Handy Man) survive animal attacks?
Living together in groups.
What trait made "Upright Man" or Homo erectus suited for traveling?
Long, strong leg bones
How do scientists think hominids first migrated to North America?
Over land that is now under water.
