What is human evolution?
It is the biological and cultural transformation of our species over time.
Did human evolution happen fast or slowly?
Slowly – it was a gradual process.
Who created the theory of natural selection?
Charles Darwin.
What new skill did Homo erectus learn?
He learned how to control fire.
Which species walked on two legs first?
Australopithecus.
What did Homo habilis use to survive?
Stone tools.
What was special about Homo erectus’s body?
Long legs – great for walking long distances.
Were Neanderthals strong and adapted to cold climates?
Yes, they were.
Where were Denisovans discovered?
In a cave in Siberia.
What adaptation did Denisovans possibly develop?
Breathing at high altitudes (like people in Tibet today).
What makes Homo sapiens unique?
Complex language and symbolic thinking.
What helped Homo sapiens transmit knowledge?
Oral and written communication.
True or False: Homo habilis had a larger brain than Australopithecus.
True.
