Answer all the questions given under each caption:
Hominid and Hominins

a) Who are Hominids?

b) Who was the earliest human ancestor to make tools in Africa?

c) How are the modern humans known?

d) Name any one species of this tribe

Question

Answer all the questions given under each caption:
Earliest Lithic Assemblages of Human ancestors

a) Where are Acheulian tools are reported to have been found in Karnataka and in Madhya Pradesh?

b) What is meant by Lithic Technology?

c) What are Biface tools?

d) Name a few stone tools used by human ancestors.

Philoid · Accepted Answer

a) Acheulian are hand axes. These tools have been found at Isampur in Karnataka and Bhimbetka in Madhya Pradesh.

b) Lithic technology includes methods and techniques which are used in the production of tools made of stone.

c) Biface tools have flaking on both sides. They have physical symmetry and convey the cognitive skills of humans.

d) A few stone tools used by the human ancestors are mentioned below:

● Hammer stones

● Hand axes

● Cleaver

● Bifaces