Homo habilis

Oldowan

The tool industry characterized by simple, usually unifacial core and flake tools.

How did the ability to make tools help the lives of Homo habilis?

easier to get food/helped them to live longer + better

What physical features of Homo habilis were more human-like

jaw line, rounded skull, forehead, pelvis, feet + legs fully adapted for walking

Scientists found the bones of many Homo habilis together indicating

lived in groups larger than family unit

What helped Homo habilis survive against animals attacks?

lived together in groups/larger community, shelter

What does the name Homo habilis mean?

"Handy Man"

When did Homo habilis live on earth?

2.3 - 1.6 mya

Where did Homo habilis live?

Africa

Compare the average height of Homo habilis w/ the average height of Australopithecus.

Homo habilis = about 4.5 feet tall Australopithecus = about 3.5 feet tall

What are the 2 most important capabilities that mad Homo habilis more advanced than Australopithecus?

Made simple tools and worked in groups

Describe all three tools that Homo habilis used and the purpose of each tool.

Rocks for chopping bones, sharp pieces of stone for cutting meat

What capabilities helped Homo habilis survive?

made & used simple tools, worked together to gather food & hunt

Name ways Homo habilis was physically different from Australopithecines.

more rounded skulls, face = smaller/longer/narrower, jaw = lighter/ curved w/ sloping sides, smaller teeth, brow = slightly larger/half size of modern human's brow

Who are Louis and Mary Leakey?

paleoanthropologist team who discovered Homo habilis in Africa