Human evolution timeline — key stages?
From Australopithecus to Homo sapiens over millions of years.
Early human ancestors — main traits?
Bipedalism, tool use, increasing brain size.
Hominid — definition?
Modern humans, ancestors, and great apes.
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.
Homo erectus — abilities?
Used fire, advanced tools, migrated out Africa.
Migration patterns — focus?
Out of Africa into Eurasia, around 1.9 million years ago.
Darwin's theory — core idea?
Evolution by natural selection.
Answer 8 questions on Human Evolution and Migration.
1. What is Homo habilis best known for in human evolution?
2. During which time period did Homo habilis live?
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