Monday 10 September 2012

Classwork

Definitions:

Primary evidence – Sources made at the time e.g. photos

Secondary evidence – Sources made afterwards based on impression (subjective) e.g. text book

Australopithecus                                                                                                                                                             Australo – southern Pithecus – ape

Neanderthal – adapted to cold climate. Shorter limbs, flat nose for controlling temperature, recovered from injuries well.

Theories of evolution:

1.       Out of Africa – USA liberals 1960’s – 2000: 200 000 BP 95% DNA from Africa, pattern found around the world

2.       Multi regional – Oldest theory 1880’s

Timeline of how Homo sapien modern diverted

50 000 BP Start making art, jewllery, religious images, sophisticated tools

Today

200 000 BP

                      

Latest evidence:

1.       Homo florensis

2.       Neanderthal – up to 4%

3.       Homo denisovon - ?%

Where do Homo sapiens modern come from?

- Filippa