(Duiker: Preface & other introductory material through p, xxxi, pp. 1-5)
Questions for quiz: *In what sort of geographical environment did the first civilizations emerge? What common characteristics did the first civilizations have? *When and where do most scientists believe Homo sapiens sapiens first emerged? *What were the main characteristics of the Neanderthals? How many species of human beings are alive today? *What were the main characteristics of humans in the Paleolithic Age? *What roles did women play in the Paleolithic Age? *What were the two most important technological innovations of Paleolithic peoples? Lecture topics:
- Evidence for evolution
- Tracing features which lead toward modern humans
- Origins of humanity
- Australopithecus afarensis
- Homo erectus
- Homo sapiens
- Homo sapiens neanderthalensis
- Homo sapiens sapiens
- Evidence of culture
- Religion
- Art
Chart for today’s lecture:
- 1. Comparison of three Hominid skulls from East Africa. Left to right: Afarensis (Lucy), Homo Erectus, Homo Sapiens.
- 2. Hand (opposable thumb)
- 3. Erect Posture & Bipedalism
- 4. Face: jaw & teeth, facial angle, chin, eyes
- 5. Throat: larynx 6. Heat diffusion capabilities
- 7. Sexual characterstics
- 8. Neoteny (retention of juvenile characteristics)
Helpful Hints:
Look for aspects of this material relevant to the subject of making civilization, like
- intelligence
- tool-making ability
- communication
Supplementary material:
- National Geographic Outpost (African origins of humanity)
- Evolution: Theory and History
- The Tree of Life
- BBC Evolution Website
- Human Prehistory Useful images related to this lecture.
- The Cave of Lascaux
- Ape-Man (BBC)
- Discovery of a Palaeolithic painted cave at Vallon – Pont-d’Arc (Ardeche)
- Flints and Stones: Real Life in Prehistory
- Evolution vs. Creationism controversy