ANT 102 Final: Final Exam Study Guide

• School: ISU
• Department: Anthropology
• Course: ANT 102
• Professor: Kyle Smith

Document Summary

Oldest known stone culture dating to the basal paleolithic. Named for olduvai gorge (tanzania) site produced the most evidence of this early behavior. Evidence also comes from remains of australopithecines and homo habilis work by louis and. Relatively simple chopping tools made by striking several flakes off a rounded stone to give it a rough, cutting edge. Tools could be used for a variety of purposes. Were important in expanding the dietary base of early humans. A nearly complete homo erectus skeleton found in 1984. Around 11-12 years old at the time of death: age estimate depends on the extent to which his growth pattern was similar to that of living humans. Initial height estimate of 5"3, but died before he underwent the adolescent growth spurt. Valuable for relating brain size and overall body size in h. erectus. Had short arms and long legs, which were a sign of walking.