Human Evolution 2 - Agriculture, Domestication and Hunting

Abstract Thought

Logical and analytical thinking and reasoning; Intangible values such as bartering, domestication, money, government

Herbivores

Plant based diet characterised by Australopithecines and Paranthropines

Carnivore

Animal that feeds on animal material

Omnivore

Animal that feeds on plant and animal material; diverse diet - occupies a larger ecological niche

Hunter-Gatherer

Human that hunts for game and gathers plant material

Domestication

The process of selectively breeding animals (or plants) for human use or benefit

Agriculture

The practice of farming by selective breeding

Horticulture

The practice of growing plant material by selective breeding

Nomad

An individual or group that moves from place to place, not settling

Cave Dweller

An organism that lives in a cave