Neanderthals
What is a neanderthal?
An extinct species of archaic human.
Ology
The study of
BC
Before Christ
History
The study and written record of past human events, focusing on societies, people, and how the world has changed over time.
What is evidence?
Facts, objects, or signs that show something is true. It serves as proof.
How are modern humans related to neanderthals?
They are close evolutionary cousins, who shared a common ancestor with humans. Also creating families with humans.
Paleo
Old
CE
Common Era
Geography
The scientific study of Earth, physical features, and human interactions (borders, countries).
Secondary Source
A second-hand account that analyzes, interprets, or summarizes information from primary sources.
Why did the neanderthals have burlier and broader physical traits than humans?
They are evolutionary adaptations to cold Ice Age climates.
Lithic
Stone
BCE
Before Common Era
Historian
A person who studies, writes about, or is an expert on past events concerning the human race.
Primary Source
An original, first-hand account or direct piece of evidence about an event, topic, or time period.
Are neanderthals still alive?
No, but some humans have their DNA.
Paleolithic
Old Stone Age
Ice Age
A long time of cold global temperatures when thick sheets of ice cover large parts of the Earth.
Artifact
Any object made, shaped, or changed by humans, such as stone tools, pottery, and jewelry. They serve as physical clues that help researchers understand past human cultures and history
A primary source of an event would be a:
A photo taken of the event.
Did neanderthals live in cities?
No, they were nomadic.
Geo
Earth, land, ground
Paleolithic
Old Stone Age- The earliest and longest part of human prehistory. It began roughly 2.5 to 3.3 million years ago with the first use of stone tools and ended around 10,000 BCE with the rise of farming.
Anthropology
The scientific study of the human past using physical remains, such as tools, buildings, and artifacts.
Example of a secondary source would be:
Book about the event written 100 years later.