Anthro

Anthropology

The study of the development of human societies and cultures, including genetics.

Psychology

The study of the mind and behavior, focusing on how humans think and act.

Sociology

The study of social life, change, causes, and effects of human behavior within societies.

Charles Darwin

A geologist who proved species adaptation through observations, notably in the Galapagos Islands.

Natural Selection

The biological concept where the fittest traits survive and are passed on to the next generation.

Genetics

Information carried by genes from one generation to the next.

Donald Johannson

An American paleontologist who discovered the fossil "Lucy," showing bipedal human ancestors.

Bipedal

The ability to walk on two legs, a key characteristic of human evolution.

Australopithecus

Likely the first bipedal hominid with similarities to humans in teeth, legs, and pelvis bones.

Homo Habilis

The first species to make and use primitive stone tools, with larger brains than Australopithecus.

Homo Erectus

A wide-ranging hominid with human-like skeletons, walked upright, and likely the first to use fire.

Homo Sapiens

Modern humans.

Cultural Anthropology

Study of specific cultures, societies, or communities, including Leaky's Angels and Venus Figurines.

Social Darwinism

Idea that certain people become powerful due to innate superiority, used to justify imperialism and racism.

Ethnography

Qualitative method for collecting data in social sciences, providing insights into cultures.

Enculturation

Gradual acquisition of cultural norms by individuals.

Ethnocentrism

Evaluation of other cultures based on one's own cultural standards, often leading to bias.

Rites of Passage

Ceremonies marking important life transitions, reinforcing cultural values.

Margaret Mead

American anthropologist known for fieldwork on childhood, adolescence, gender, and personality.

Franz Boas

Considered the "father of modern anthropology," he applied the scientific method to the field.

Johnathan Kingdom’s Theory of Bipedalism

Foraging improved lower body strength, and eventually became more useful for humans to be in an upright position.

Raymond Dart’s Theory of Bipedalism

If humans were bipedal, they could look over tall grass for predators and look more intimidating.

Craig Stanford’s Theory of Bipedalism

Being bipedal made someone faster, and where they lived, this would help them forage more efficiently.