Study Guide
Final Exam
Biological Anthropology
Homo sapiens neandertalensis
Est. age, locations, first find was described as?,
classic Neandertal skeletal features, c.c., signs of arthritis, show an adaptation to?, language
capabilities, cannibalism, Mousterian/Chatelperronian tool industry, cave/open
settlement sites, subsistence, clothing, Ritualistic behavior?, art and music,
burial practices at La Ferrassie and Shanidar caves.
Homo sapiens neandertalensis vs. Homo
neandertalensis
Lagar Velho 1date and why is it
relevant to this discussion?
Homo sapiens sapiens
Est. age, locations, c.c., cranial and postcranial
anatomy, factors that led to modern cranial and dental traits (diet and food
preparation, Pilbeam’s hypothesis), Cro-Magnon, Upper Paleolithic Culture
periods, dates for fossil finds in Africa, Israel, Australia, Europe; Solutrean
Laurel Leaf blade, use of bone, atlatl, sewn clothing, cave art (locations and
dates, mediums used, hypotheses regarding), sculpture, burial practices.
Homo sapiens idaltu
Est. age, location, c.c., Herto skulls, What was
unusual about the adults and child’s skull?, anatomical and chronological
significance? Supports which of the models for the origin of AMH?
Regional-Continuity
Model
Out
of Africa/Complete-Replacement Model
Partial
Replacement Model
Technology and Art in the Upper Paleolithic
The Evolution of Language
Homo Floresiensis
Est. age, c.c., common name,
skeletal evidence, height, why were they so small?
Human
growth and development- bone growth and cell types involved, growth and
development controlled by?, Age related
changes
Race
and Ethnicity
Chapter 14 (385-388)
Human
variation
-Environmental adaptation and skin
color/solar radiation
Racial Purity
Chapter 15
Skin Cancer and UV Radiation
Chapter 16
Human
impact on the environment
The
future of humanity
The
final exam will cover the following chapters in your textbook: Chapter 12 (starting with the Neandertals),
Chapter 13, Chapter 14 (385-388), Chapter 15, Chapter 16.
Items
on the study guide that are from the text are in italics. Pay special attention to this
information/chapter.
Bring
a green scantron and pencil to the exam.