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Activity Sheet 1a
No. 178
November 2013
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Comprehension- Once upon a time in Africa (pg 4-11)
A) Answer the following questions in complete sentences.
1.
State one difference between the homes of the Homo habilis and the Homo erectus.
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2.
List two physical differences between the Homo habilis and Homo erectus.
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3.
State one observation you can make of the Homo sapiens from the wall paintings
found in the caves.
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4.
Suggest one way the Homo sapiens and the Neanderthals were alike.
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5.
State two similarities in which all three species (home habilis, homo erectus, homo
sapiens) had in common.
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6.
Why was spoken language vital to the survival of the species?
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Activity 1b- Vocabulary No. 178
November 2013
Solve the crossword puzzle below. The words are found in the
article. Have fun!
Across
4. small and beautifully-shaped
6. to use a knife to remove something from surface
Down
1. to gradually change to another form
2. to walk on two legs
3. to change to suit something
5. body of a dead animal
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Comprehension and Vocabulary
Homo habilis lived in trees while homo erectus lived in huts made of branches stuck on the ground.
Homo habilis were smaller and shorter than homo erectus. The homo habilis were also much more hairy.
They were creative and knew how to make colours to paint the murals.( accept all possible answers)
Both species communicated by speaking in sentences.
All three species made tools and they lived in groups.
Language was important in order to pass down skills and knowledge to future generations.
Vocabulary
Across: 4) delicate
6) scrape
Down: 1) evolve 2) biped 3) adapt 5) carcass