MMW 11 Chapter Notes - Chapter pg2-14: Neolithic, Paleolithic, Homo Habilis

• School: UCSD
• Department: Making of the Modern World
• Course: MMW 11
• Professor: Page Dubois

Document Summary

Mmw 11 reading notes for a history of world societies (2-14) Humans have developed a classification system to help them understand and differentiate things. Scientists classify humans in the animal kingdom, the order of primates, the family of. Based on visual differences such as having hands that can grasp, eyes facing forward for depth perception, and large brains. Traits such as these placed primates in the hominid family (e. g. chimpanzees, gorillas and orangutans) Common ancestor between chimpanzees and humans existed probably around 5-7 millions years ago. Use genetic analysis, often using chemical and physical tests to evaluate bones and other body parts. Important test analyze amount of radioactive isotope of c-14. Used physical remains to learn distant human past and create a another system of classification by time period. Used stone, bone, etc to make tools. Got food through foraging(gathering plants, trapping and catching small animals and birds, and hunting large prey.