Benefits of Fire
Other than cooking, what benefits did fire bring?
Sources of light during the night, warmth during winter months, and protection from predators
What is the most important piece of information that can be used to determine weather fire was used in a controlled manner?
A hearth
Other than hearth, what other evidences were used to prove the usage of fire?
Charred wood, flint fragments, heated stones, burned animal pieces
What part did fire play in the change of jaw sizes?
Fire allowed food to be soft, which allowed jaws to become smaller.
According to Archeological evidence, when did humans start using fire?
1-1.5 mya
Where in China were distinct burn patterns provide further proof of fire use around 700,000 years ago?
Zhoukoudian
How did Cooking meat help in Brain Development?
Allowed easier digestion of meat, providing energy for brain development.
Why is the controlled usage of fire before 1 mya, debated on?
Lack of hearths
What was found in Wonderwerk Cave in South Africa?
Charred bones and plant remains