History Reviewer Unit I History- is the study of human past. - Study of origins‚ beginnings‚ changes in the humans and the environment in which they lived Lesson 1 The Origin of the Earth 18th century- 1700-1799 James Hutton- geologist who asserted that the Earth is in existence for quite a long period of time. Geologists- study the Earth‚ the Earth’s crust‚ rocks‚ as well as plant and animal remains. Geologic time scale- formulation of various events that transpired million
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Chapter 1 — The First Civilizations The Earliest Humans Essential Question How did humans become food producers rather than food gatherers? * Domestication of animals * There was fertile soil to grow crops * Hunting animals was harder * Agriculture was a failure for a long time I can statements Explain why the development of agriculture was so crucial for the establishment of civilization. * Hunting wasn’t reliable * You may not get enough food for the day by hunting/gathering
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Biology‚ 7e (Campbell) Chapter 24: The Origin of Species Chapter Questions 1) Which of the following applies to both anagenesis and cladogenesis? A) branching B) increased diversity C) speciation D) more species E) adaptive radiation Answer: C Topic: Concept 24.1 Skill: Comprehension 2) Which of the following statements about species‚ as defined by the biological species concept‚ is (are) correct? I. Biological species are defined by reproductive isolation. II. Biological
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Language Many consider the use of a complex language as a uniquely human feature (maybe with the exception of some whale species). Furthermore‚ we are able to learn this complex skill quite quickly. The average child has a vocabulary of six-thousand words by the time it turns five years old. It is this ability of language acquisition that is a particularly interesting field in the nature-nurture debate. Is language acquisition and development innate or taught? This debate about nature versus nurture
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COMMUNICATION SKILLS COMMUNICATION SKILLS CONTENTS Introduction Communication Theory The Development of Language in Humans Evolutionary psychology Empathy Which theory? 2 2 3 3 3 4 Reading body language Five guidelines for reading body language: 1 Focus attention on the most helpful cues 2 Read non–verbals in context. 3 Note discrepancies. 4 Be aware of your own feelings and bodily reactions. 5 Reflect your understanding back to the other part for confirmation
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This edition first published 2012 2012 Blackwell Publishing Ltd Blackwell Publishing was acquired by John Wiley & So n s in February 2007. Blackwell’s publishing program has been merged with Wiley’s global Scientific‚ Technical‚ and Medical business to form Wiley-Blackwell. Registered Office John Wiley & Sons Ltd‚ The Atriwn‚ Southern Gate‚ Chichester‚ West Sussex‚ P019 8SQ‚ UK Editorial Offices Art Is Not What You Think It Is 350 Main Street‚ Maiden‚ MA 02148-5020‚ USA 9600 Garsin gton Road
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interesting because they present a mixture of archaic‚ early modern human and Neanderthal morphological features.[4][5] One of the fossils found—a male‚ adult jawbone—has been dated to be between 34‚000 and 36‚000 years old‚ which would make it one of the oldest fossils found to date of modern humans in Europe.[6] A skull found in Peștera cu Oase (The Cave with Bones) in 2004-5 bears features of both modern humans and Neanderthals. According to a paper by Erik Trinkaus and others‚ published in the Proceedings
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Sarah Robledo Elizabeth Ferguson ENG 121-133 3 December 2014 The Existence of Bigfoot George Bernard Shaw once said‚ “All great truths begin as blasphemies.” One might associate this when it comes to the “myth” regarding Bigfoot. Bigfoot‚ also known as a Sasquatch or Yeti‚ is described to be a Bi-pedal Humanoid. According to the North America Bigfoot Search website‚ the species ranges from seven to nine feet tall‚ 600-800 pounds‚ and can run up to a speed of thirty-five miles per hour. Its strength
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ever studied has three things in common relating to death and the disposition of the dead. Some type of funeral rites‚ rituals‚ and ceremonies or a sacred place for the dead and memorialization of the dead Researchers have found burial grounds of Neanderthal man dating to 60‚000 BC with animal antlers on the body and flower fragments next to the corpse indicating some type of ritual and gifts of remembrance”. (www.wyfda.org/basics) Funeral customs were diverse in many cultures. Some culture treated
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Achievements Made tools from lava rock‚Use tools to cut meat and crack bones‚ Homo Erectus‚ “Upright Man” Traits‚1.6 - 30‚000 million BC‚ More intelligent and adaptable‚ Brain size 1‚000 Cubic cm Achievements Used intelligence to develop technology Neanderthal Traits‚ 200‚000 – 30‚000 BC‚ Brain size 1‚450 cubic cm Powerfully built‚ Heavy slanted eyebrow‚ First to have ritual burials‚ Tried to control and explain the world CroMagnons Traits‚ Identical skeleton to modern humans Studied animals’ habits‚
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