Human Evolution Answer Key
Trace the evolution of humans from early primates to modern Homo sapiens.
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Human Ancestors
Q1.What are hominids?
The group that includes humans and our extinct ancestors who walked upright.
Q2.What was Australopithecus?
An early hominid that lived 4-2 million years ago, walked upright, but had a small brain (like Lucy).
Q3.What was Homo habilis?
The first species in our genus Homo, lived 2.4-1.4 million years ago, used simple stone tools.
Modern Humans
Q4.When did Homo sapiens appear?
Q5.What makes humans unique?
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