Human Evolution and Migration

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Course Outline

  1. Human Evolution Timeline
  2. Early Human Ancestors
  3. Bipedalism Theories
  4. Homo habilis and Homo erectus
  5. Migration Patterns
  6. Darwin's Evolution Theory
  7. Hunter-Gatherer Societies
  8. Prehistoric Art and Culture
  9. Language and Communication
  10. Religious Beliefs in Prehistory

1. Human Evolution Timeline

Key Concepts & Definitions

  • Evolution: The gradual process of change in living organisms over long periods, resulting in the development of new species from common ancestors.

  • Hominid: A member of the biological family Hominidae, which includes modern humans, their ancestors, and other great apes like chimpanzees and gorillas.

  • Australopithecus: An early genus of hominids that lived in Africa around 3 to 4 million years ago; known for being bipedal but still partly arboreal.

  • Homo habilis: Known as the "handy man," it is one of the first human species to make and use simple tools, living approximately 2.4 to 1.4 million years ago.

  • Homo erectus: The "upright man," a species that appeared in Africa about 1.9 million years ago, capable of using fire, making advanced tools, and migrating out of Africa.

  • Neanderthals (Homo neanderthalensis): An extinct species of human that lived in Europe and Asia, known for their robust build, use of tools, fire, and possible cultural practices.

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1. What is Homo habilis best known for in human evolution?

2. Which species is known as the first to make and use simple tools, living approximately 2.4 to 1.4 million years ago?

3. During which time period did Homo habilis live?

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Human evolution timeline — key stages?

From Australopithecus to Homo sapiens over millions of years.

Hominid — definition?

Modern humans, ancestors, and great apes.

Early human ancestors — main traits?

Bipedalism, tool use, increasing brain size.

Australopithecus — era?

Lived in Africa, 3-4 million years ago.

Bipedalism — significance?

Key evolutionary step for upright walking.

Homo habilis — traits?

First tool maker, lived 2.4-1.4 million years ago.

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