Early Humans Flashcards 1

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Who studies written records and documents?

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Historians

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Who excavates and analyzes artifacts and ancient sites?

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Archaeologists

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Who studies human cultures, past and present?

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Anthropologists

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Who examines how humans interact with their environment?

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Geographers

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Who studies fossils to learn about prehistoric life?

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Paleontologists

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What is prehistory?

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Time before written records

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What is an artifact?

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Object made by humans in the past

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What is bipedalism?

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Walking on two legs

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What major change allowed for more complex thinking and problem-solving in early humans?

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Brain size tripled over time

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What development improved the ability to make and use tools?

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Hands developed precision grip