Nathaniel Kuffner 9/17/12 Period 6 7 Homo Erectus Input Chart

Brain: The brain size was increased over Homo Halibis ranging between 850 and 1100 cm cube.

Facial Characteristics: The face is short but wide and nose projected forwards, suggesting the first appearance of the typical human external nose with nostrils facing down Pronounces brow ridge are present above the eyes. Height: Up to 5.9 for males and 5.08 for females.

Shelter: Scientists believe they built oval huts by covering posts with tree branches. In the center of the hut, they kept a burning fire. They sat and slept on animal skins.

Diet: Tools: Due to the increased brains, they were able to invent more complex tools, including strong handaxes made of stone. Scientists are not sure if they were hunters or they scavenged dead animals to eat. Evidence from teeth and tools indicate the ate more meat than earlier hominids. They ate red deer, elephant, rhinoceros, goat, boar, and oysters.

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Use History Alive! Write complete sentences. Be thorough in your answers. Input Charts are the primary source for Unit Exams (30% HISTORY category) and they need to be used as a study guide. PROMPT 1.) Where was the first Homo Erectus remains found? 2.) For how many years was Homo Erectus around? 3.) Define migrate. YOUR ANSWER The first Homo Erectus remains were found on the island of Java southern cost of Asia. The Homo Erectus was around for about 1.6 million years. 1.8 million to 200,000 B.C.E Migrate means to move from one geographic region to another. 4.) Why have scientists found Upright Man Scientists have found Homo Erectus bones in bones in many places? many places because they were fit to travel. They were taller and thinner than the other early hominids. There bones were also very strong. 5.) With their larger brains, what did Upright Their larger brains helped them to invent fire. It Man hominids invent? also helped them to invent hand axes. More complex tools. 6.) Explain the relationship between Homo They could use it for many things like cooking Erectus and fire. meat and staying warm. It also provided light. 7.) What did studies of their tools and teeth The studies of their tools and teeth showed that show? they ate more meat than the earlier hominids. 8.) What, in particular, did the remains of an The ancient campsite in France revealed how the ancient campsite in France reveal? Home Erectus built shelter, had fire in their home, laid on animal skins, and decorated their body. 9.) Describe what is occurring in the picture that The mothers are taking care of the children while crosses pages 18 and 19. the men are gathering food, skinning the animals, and cooking the food. 10.) List any questions that you have about Why would the Homo Erectus want to travel to Homo Erectys. Asking questions is a technique different places? archeologist, anthropologist, paleoanthropologist, How did they have the idea to make fire? historians, and geographers use to uncover unforeseen knowledge and insight.

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