Summary: History Textbook Thavo/tvwo Volume 1 | 9789461713728 | Danielle kemerink, et al

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  • 1 Hunters and farmers

  • 1.1 The first human

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  • What is creation narrative?

    That God created humans, for example the story of Adam en Eve. The first man and women who  lived in paradise.
  • Where was Lucy discovered and when?

    • Near Hadar in Ethiopia
    • Discovered in 1974
    • By two men looking for fossils
  • How old was Lucy's skeleton when found?

    • Estimated age: 3.2 million years
    • Oldest known early human skeleton
  • What species does Lucy belong to?

    • Australopithecus afarensis
    • Similar skull and structure
  • What is a creation narrative?

    • Story explaining the origin of humans
    • Example: Adam and Eve
    • Involves gods or a god
    • Humans created by divine beings
  • Why were scientists excited about discovering Lucy?

    • Found an early human skeleton
    • Discovered remains showing bipedalism
  • What misconception did scientists initially have about Lucy?

    • Thought she was similar to a small female chimpanzee
    • Discovery of bipedal characteristics changed their view
  • What do palaeontologists study?

    • Ancient life on Earth
    • Investigate fossils
    • Fossils can be millions of years old
    • Help determine human evolution
  • What is the role of archaeologists?

    • Excavate ancient remains
    • Study human history
    • Discoveries help understand evolution
    • Work at excavation sites
  • What are tools and how are they used by early humans?

    • Tools are objects held in one hand.
    • Used to accomplish tasks, like cutting flesh.
    • Helped humans utilize their free hands.

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