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Zulu123

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Discuss two major stone tool traditions, their context (hominins that used them, location), and possible functions.
 
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What are the three dominant hypotheses regarding why archaic Homo left Africa?
 
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Reply #1 on: Jul 10, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: The ideal answer will include:
1. Oldowan tradition: associated with Homo habilis; found Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania; characterized by flake tools and core tools.
2. Acheulian tradition: associated with Homo erectus; named for St. Acheul, France, but earliest examples were found in West Africa; characterized by handaxes.
3. Mousterian tradition: associated with Neanderthals; named for Le Moustier, France, but found at most Neanderthal sites; characterized by specialized flake tools and items that suggest expressive culture.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: The ideal answer will include:
1. Hominins had become meat-eaters and followed herds that moved out of Africa.
2. They were drawn to the cooler climate, where their adaptability gave them an advantage over other species.
3. Humans are natural migrants, and can be expected to settle new areas over time.


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