Human Origins~Rise of Humans

Artifact

Most often in reference to archaeology, the scientific study of remnants from the past.

Asia

is the largest, most populated, and most diverse continent in the world.

Bipedal

an animal that walks on two feet.

Civilization

an advanced form of culture with certain characteristics include living in cities, growing a surplus of food, specialized jobs other than farming, and having complex institutions such as governments or religion.

Climate

general atmospheric conditions, or weather, of a particular location over a long period of time.

Culture

Refers to the shared characteristics of a group of people which can include customs, arts, social institutions. food, and belief.

DNA

is a molecule that carries the genetic codes for all living things; determines physical traits of all living things.

Fossil

is physical evidence of an organism from a past geological age that has been preserved in the Earths crust;can be either remnants or impressions.

Hominin

the zoological family that includes human beings and great apes, which are orangutans, gorillas, chimpanzees, and bonobos.

Savannah

a large expanse of vegetation, mostly grasses; usually known to be quite hot, especially in summer.

Technology

Refers to the use of human knowledge to create tools and machines that allow us to navigate and control the environment.