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.