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Anthropology The study of the development of cultures and human societies

Anthropology delves into the development of human societies and cultures, with significant contributions from figures like Charles Darwin and the Leakey family, who supported the African origin of humans.

Anthropology  
The study of the development of cultures and human societies

Anthropology The study of the development of cultures and human societies

Paleoanthropology Study of bones and stone remains of our ancestors millions of years ago

Lucy A famous hominin fossil discovered by Donald Johanson. Provided more insights into human evolution and bipedalism.
Oldowan Tool Kit The oldest-known stone tools
Neanderthal A relative/species to modern day humans

Physical Anthropology

Definition: The study of where humans came from and how our bodies evolved
Primatology - Study of primates
Human variation - Study of similarities and differences between existing populations

Archaeology The study of physical remains from a past culture

Cultural Anthropology

Definition: The study of what people do, make, and believe as well as their culture and development
Fields
Ethnology - Studies characteristics of different people and their relationships
Linguistic - The study of languages and their origins

Evolution When organisms develop and change over time

Intelligent design That life and the natural world are so complex that it had to have been created by a greater being.
The Leakey Family They found further proof that humans have origin in Africa
Theory on Natural Selection Environment-adapted organisms have a higher chance of surviving and producing more offspring. Survival of the fittest.
Charles Darwin He proposed that species were forced to develop or become extinct and that humans first evolved in Africa.
Bipedalism The ability to walk on two legs

Belief System

Meaning-Making the process by which people interpret situations, events, objects, or discourses
Belief Having trust or confidence in someone or something. Could be a higher power, or an idea.