Chapter 11: On the Origin of Our Species
Chapter 11: On the Origin of Our Species
Overview
This chapter introduces the earliest members of our species - premodern Homo sapiens. It explains how they differ anatomically from Homo erectus and presents the fossil evidence from Africa, Europe and Asia. A major advance by premodern Homo sapiens in stone tool technology, the Levallois method, is explained in detail. The best known premodern humans, the Neandertals, are treated as a special case, with a detailed look at their anatomy and the fascinating contributions of molecular archaeology to the long-standing question of the their place in human evolution. The fossil record for Neandertals in Europe and Southwest Asia is presented along with a diverse array of evidence pertaining to their culture, from developments in tool technology and subsistence patterns, to altruistic behavior, art and music, burial ceremonialism, cannibalism and language.Practice Exam (45 Questions)
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