Anthropology Exam 1

 the study of the human species and its immediate ancestors(Hominids)

encompassing past, present, and future looks at biology, society, language

the stuff humans make or generate through their lives on this (planet from simple artifacts to the transformation of entire landscapes)

 what and how people think about their lives on this planet and how they communicate

 anthropology collects and compares examples of different ways of living

 the process by which organisms cope with environmental forces and stresses. Can be biological and technological or cultural

The study of the evolution of our species and the study of humans as biological organisms. Also studies how human biology affects and defines some aspects of behavior, society, and culture

Human evolution, development, and human biological plasticity (the ability of some organisms to change their biology or behavior to respond to changes in the environment)

biology, evolution, behavior, and social life of monkeys, apes, and other nonhuman primates

the study of language in its social and cultural context across space and time

reconstruct ancient languages and study linguistic variation through time

investigates relationships between social and linguistic variation

The study of the present day. Describes analyzes interprets and explains social and cultural similarities and differences

fieldwork in a particular culture; provides an account of that community society or culture

 the study of human behavior and cultural patterns and processes through the culture’s material remains

Study dinosaurs, Just look for pretty or valuable objects, Spend all their time just digging, Buy, sell, or put a price on artifacts

Archaeologists study past cultures by examining artifacts, and objects made, used, or changed by humans. A representation of human behavior

events before the invention of writing

document/writing assisted

The Industrial Revolution and other modern structures

study of specific civilizations or time periods

management and assessment of significant natural resources

Places where past human activity occurred

places

places where people got resources

places where people lived

scientists search for sites through a process of subsurface sampling, placing test pits at regular intervals

Aboreal primate ancestors brachiated: The only mammals with overhand rotation

4.2-3.9 million years ago Australopithecus. Evolved well before the large human brain or the development of stone tools

Possibly was caused by changes in climate and habitat from jungle to savannah and to reduce the amount of skin exposed to the sun

Position of the foramen magnum, Curved spine, Modified splayed pelvis, Angle of the femur, Length of limbs, Loss of hair

Habitual bipedal, though possibly more primitive form than seen in modern humans. The upper body suggests some arboreality

Small bipedal 4 to 4.5 feet. Possible some boreal climbing lived in mixed savannah and woodland environment