Homo erectus

Question 1

What is the estimated size of the Homo erectus brain?

Answer 1

1050cm^3.

Question 2

When did the Homo erectus exist?

Answer 2

1.8 to 1.5 million years ago.

Question 3

Where did the Homo erectus exist?

Answer 3

• Northan, eastern and souther Africa.
• Western and eastern China.

Question 4

What was the height of a Homo erectus?

Answer 4

145cm to 185cm.

Question 5

What are the 4 key cranial features of the Homo erectus?

Answer 5

1. Low sloping forehead.
2. Defined brow ridges.
3. Large and thick jaw without a chin.
4. Reduced size of molars.

Question 6

What are the 3 key post cranial features of the Homo erectus?

Answer 6

1. Elongated legs and shorter arms.
2. Short, stockier body with thicker bones.
3. Femur matches modern humans suggesting bipedalism.