7SS Human Evolution

This species' scientific name means “upright man.” This species was the first to migrate, develop technology and spoken language, and use fire.

• Australopithecus

• Cro-Magnon

• Homo erectus

• Homo sapiens

This species' name means “wise man.” It is the species of modern humans, who have the largest brains.

• Homo Erectus

• Homo Habilis

• Homo Sapiens

• Cro-Magnon

This is the earliest hominid, which included Lucy and her kind!

• Neanderthal

• Australopithecus

• Cro-Magnon

• Homo Habilis

This species' rituals indicate they tried to control and explain their world. They adapted to their Ice Age environment

• Neanderthal

• Cro Magnon

• Homo Sapiens

• Homo Erectus

This species is identical to modern humans. They had advanced communication and created art and specialized tools.

• Cro-Magnon

• Neanderthal

• Australopithecus

• Homo Sapiens

This species' name means “man of skill.” This species was the first to make stone tools.

• Homo Sapiens

• Australopithecus

• Homo Erectus

• Homo Habilis