Human Origins - Rise Of Humans

Civilization

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

Artifact

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

Bipedal

An animal that walks on two feet.

Asia

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

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 custom,art social institution,food,and beliefs.

DNA

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

Fossil

Is physical evidence of an organism from a past geologic age that has been preserved in the earth’s crust; can be either remnants or impressions.

Hominin

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

Savannah

A large expanse of vegetation, mosty grasses usually known to be quite hot, especilly in the summer.

Technology

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