Vocab
What word means an object that people make and use to help them do a task more easily?
Tool
Humans have been on the planet for a short time!
What social scientist studies documents?
Historians
Haiti
What word means a human walking upright on two legs?
Bipedalism
How do archaeologists use artifacts to learn about the past?
Archaeologists use artifacts to learn about how people lived in the past. Artifacts give clues about what people ate, wore, built, and believed, helping us understand their lives and cultures.
What social scientist studies features of the earth?
Geography
How many languages does Ms. Jean speak fluently?
2
What word means an object made or changed by a human that has historical importance?
Artifact
Why was tool-making an important turning point in human history?
Tool-making was important because it helped early humans get food, stay safe, and make daily tasks easier. It allowed people to survive better and led to many future inventions.
What social scientist studies artifacts?
Archaeologist
How many states in the U.S. has Ms. Jean travelled to?
15
What word means all humans after splitting from chimpanzees, including modern humans?
Hominins
What are some changes that happened to human bodies after the discovery of fire? Name three of them.
1) Brains tripled in size
2) Teeth shrunk
3) Guts shrunk
What social scientist studies fossils?
Paleontologist
What is Ms. Jean's favorite animal/insect?
Butterfly
What is the group name for humans, chimpanzees, gorillas, orangutans, and bonobos?
Hominids
What was the Paleolithic Era (Old Stone Age)?
A long period when humans hunted, fished, gathered food, and made stone tools.
What social scientist studies how humans behave?
Anthropologist
How many siblings does Ms. Jean have?
0