Crash Course: Human Evolution

What is the scientific name for Humans? 

• Homo Sapiens

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• Homo Erectus

• Chimpanzees 

How were other early humans like us today?

Choose all that are correct. 

• Buried their dead

• Controlled fire

• Used TikTok

• Created art

Please note: We did not evolved from Chimpanzees, both species developed over time from a common prehistoric ancestor.  

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What did Australopithecus Afarensis do that was new for hominids? 

• Use fire

• Walk on 2 feet

• Sing

• Write 

Australopithecus afarensis and Homo erectus were early hominins that developed what trait?

• Bipedalism

• Large cranium size

• Night vision 

• Smell

What did Neanderthal's do similar to Homo sapiens? Click all that apply.

• Bury their dead.

• Live underground

• Make art.

How long ago did our ancestors have roughly the same body shape as we do now?

• 2.5 million years ago

• 2.0 million years ago

• 1.8 million years ago

When did modern humans arrive on the scene?

• 400,000 years ago

• 300,000 years ago

• 200,000 years ago

"We ____________ first, and got smart later."

• Stood up 

• Committed arson

• Mastered fire

• Developed language

Why would people in colder parts of the world (further away from the equator) have lighter skin with less melanin?

• Produce Vitamin D from the sun.

• Stay Warm