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What discovery was found in France, 1940 |
- Discovered entrance to a Lascaux Cave - They found Paleolithic cave paintings |
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Archaeologist: |
They investigate historical as well as prehistorical sites. Study past cultures through artifacts or which items people have made or used. |
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Geographer: |
Someone who studies the earth, land, and it's natural features. |
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Historians: |
an expert in or student of history |
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Anthropologist: |
are people that practice anthropology which is the study of humanity |
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Homo Habilis |
-aka "Handy Man - Lived 1.5 to 2 million yrs ago - Louise and Mary Leaky discovered the artifacts and named the discovery - The remains were only found on Africa |
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Australopithecus: |
- 3 to 4ft tall - Mix of ape and human features - Long arms, large head, forehead + jaw stuck out from face - Biped (walked on 2ft) - Brain 1/3 of ours - Probably couldn't speak - Lived in Africa about 3 to 4 million yrs ago |
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Homo erectus: |
- Discovered in 1891 - Lived longer than any other hominid group - 1st to migrate out of Africa - taller+ skinnier than any other hominid group - strong bones- good walkers/runners - round, smooth forehead; rigid above eyes - thick skull, & jaw stuck out - Large brained |
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Homo sapiens |
- aka "Neanderthals" - Large brained group that modern humans belonged to - lived from 200,000 to 28,000 yrs ago - Lived in Africa, Europe, and western parts of Asia - Large brained- used intelligence to become skilled tool makers - had a sense of community |
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Homo Sapiens sapiens |
- aka "Wise Man" - Originated in Africa - As tool makers, early modern humans were more skilled toolmakers than Neanderthals - were better hunters than early hominids |
