1. A.) A physical trait that helps differentiate Homo ergaster from early hominins is that they were bipedal. They did not have a flared ilium or long arms. Homo ergaster individuals had short arms and long legs like the modern human. Another physical trait that is extremely similar to that of humankind is the pelvis structure for childbirth. In order for the complication of childbearing to be reduced the question of having a small brain or a change in the pelvic structured would be what would reduce the problems during labor. Homo ergaster females resemble the female humans due to the pelvis having a structured ration that allows the baby’s head to fit. As a result, an infant is considered helpless when born because their brain is quite
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I would consider being called a Neandertals a compliment and state the fact that not only did Neandertals’ began building their own shelters they were able to survive the extreme winters of Europe. Mousterian tools were made by preparing a core then striking off a blade in order to use it for various purposes; however, an “innovation was the ability to strike off multiple flakes from the core,” which resulted in more tools per core. One more reason as to why I personally would not feel offended by being called a “Neandertal” is simply because their brain exceeded 1,600 cc’s. Meaning that their brain was larger than that of a modern human. Yes, their brain was large due to their large frame, however, that is what allowed them to survive in certain environments that the modern human would have difficulty doing. Neandertals had a body larger than that of the modern human. Their muscular body was an adaptation that allowed them to survive in the cold environment that they lived in, which is something that we modern humans cannot do without the new tools that require electricity or gas. Neandertals also buried their dead! Like it is stated in the book it is not known if it was due to a religious practice, however, it was most likely for protection. For example, burying the dead would help dispose of the smell of the decomposing body, lowering the possibilities of a predator searching for a
I would consider being called a Neandertals a compliment and state the fact that not only did Neandertals’ began building their own shelters they were able to survive the extreme winters of Europe. Mousterian tools were made by preparing a core then striking off a blade in order to use it for various purposes; however, an “innovation was the ability to strike off multiple flakes from the core,” which resulted in more tools per core. One more reason as to why I personally would not feel offended by being called a “Neandertal” is simply because their brain exceeded 1,600 cc’s. Meaning that their brain was larger than that of a modern human. Yes, their brain was large due to their large frame, however, that is what allowed them to survive in certain environments that the modern human would have difficulty doing. Neandertals had a body larger than that of the modern human. Their muscular body was an adaptation that allowed them to survive in the cold environment that they lived in, which is something that we modern humans cannot do without the new tools that require electricity or gas. Neandertals also buried their dead! Like it is stated in the book it is not known if it was due to a religious practice, however, it was most likely for protection. For example, burying the dead would help dispose of the smell of the decomposing body, lowering the possibilities of a predator searching for a