Discussion Questions
10-15 sentences each please
Question 1 (Relative and Absolute Dating Methods)
In this Module, you learn about the dating methods of paleoanthropology that are used to determine the age of fossils and artifacts from the past. What is the difference between relative dating methods and absolute (numerical) dating methods? Give an example of each method.
Question 2 (Hominins and the Human Transition)
Deals very extensively with the evolution of humanity since our split from a common primate ancestor. When we speak about hominins we are inclusive of our upright walking ancestors. According to your readings, what are the arguments for explaining the evolutionary transition from early hominins to the genus Homo? In other words, what makes humans (genus Homo) unique and why?