Assignment
• Chronology and key characteristics for key Australopithecines & genus Homo
• Compare & Contrast
o Arboreal hypothesis v. visual predation
o adducted & abducted toes
o pros & cons of bipedalism
o multiregional hypothesis v. Out of Africa/Eve hypothesis
• What is the law of competitive exclusion and what role did it play in early human evolution?
• What is the importance of the use of fire? Consider the advantages of this cultural innovation and how it affected other areas.
• "Cognitive capacity" is learned and not carried by genes. What does this mean in regard to the spread of culture?
• Given the evidence, how would you classify the Neandertals? Support your response with specific criteria.
• Describe the connection between tool-making AND brain development (language).
• Why does contexthave such an important role in understanding the past? (Archaeology)
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.