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