Origin And Evolution Of Man
Chapter Name : Evolution |
Sub Topic Code : 103_12_07_09_01 |
Topic Name : Origin And Evolution Of Man |
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Sub Topic Name : Origin And Evolution Of Man |
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Introduction
We get a view of the evolution of man from Ramapethicus to modern Homo sapiens.
Real Life Question:
The brain capacity of Neanderthals is more than Homo sapiens. Are they smarter than us?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
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| Dryopethicus & Ramapethicus | Extinct andropoid ape. |
| Australopithecines | Belonging to the genus Australopethicus. |
| Homo habilis | Extinct species of upright East African hominid having some advanced humanlike characteristics |
| Homo erectus | Extinct species of primitive hominid with upright stature but small brai.n |
| Neanderthal | An extinct species of human (Homo neanderthalensis) that was widely distributed in Ice-Age Europe. |
| Homo sapiens | Modern humans. |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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| Encyclopedia | Read about the evolutionary history of man. |
Places to visit :
Library, Museum of ancient biological history of humankind.
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
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What you learn in Theory:
We learn about the history of how Ramapethicus 15 mya evolved to form the modern Homo sapiens.