Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Anthropology > Important Shit From Notes Test 2 > Flashcards

Important Shit From Notes Test 2 Flashcards

1
Q

What is the kingdom, phylum, class, and order of humans?

A

Animalia
Chordata
Mammalia
Primate

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Characteristics of vertebrates

A

Must have internal spine, bilateral symmetry (left and right side are similar) same basic skeletal design (arms legs / fins etc)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Mammal characteristics

A

(Most) viviparity- give birth to live animals
Females possess mammary glands which feed offspring
2 sets of teeth, baby & adult
Limbs tucked under body (not side like crocodile)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Primate characteristics

A

Opposable thumbs
Nails instead of claws
Fire ward facing eyes (stereoscopic)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Hominid characheristics

A

Absence of tails

Difference in skeletal structure/ dentition

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Who was the first homo that’s believed to be able to speak?

A

H. Erectus

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

3 age system

A 
Stone Age (palaeolithic/ Neolithic)
Bronze Age (mostly copped &stone)
Iron Age: mostly iron
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Homo habilis

A

First took maker
Speech abilities questioned
680cc

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Oldowan took tradition

A

Oldest tool tradition
2.5 mya
Made by “percussion flaking” (one stone hit by another)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Homo erectus

A

First hominin to leave Africa
Started “acheulian” tool tradition
Evidence for spoken language

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Acheulian tool tradition

A

Homo erectus

Tools twice the size of oldowan

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Niamdertals

A

Communication
Mousterian tool tradition
Had tools for different tasks
Signs of culture (burials for the dead etc)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Mousterian tool tradition

A

Neandertals
More flakes than hand axes
Tools for different tasks

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Amhs characteristics

A 
Domed cranium (avg cc 1350)
More gracile
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Upper paliolithic tool traditions

A 
Chatelporronian
Aurignacian
Gravettian
SOLUTREAN
magdalenian
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

SOLUTREAN tool tradition

A

Upper Paleolithic
Focus on blades (flakes that are twice as long as they are wide)
Used indirect percussion

Anthropology (7 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions