Tuesday 17 May 2016

Human evolution Timeline

1. About 800,000 years ago, fire was controlled by early humans.
2. About  4.1 million years ago most early human species became bipedal.
3. The Homo Habilis used to live in Eastern and Southern Africa.
4. About 12,000 years ago, humans managed to control the growth and breeding of some plants and animals.
5. The Sahelanthropus tchadensis  is the earliest human species from the timeline.


Answer these questions:


       1.- What's been the role of climate change in the development of humans?

The role of the climate change in the development of humans was transcendental for their evolution, and it helps the earliest species improved their skills searching for new options of life.

2.- In your opinion, what is the most significant milestone for the human evolution? Why?

The most significant milestone for the human evolution is, in my opinion, the control of fire, because of the determination it had on human brain and, consequently, in the development of his mind. I think is the most powerful acquisition of our species, which distinguishes us from other animals. 

     3.-  Which early human species was thought to be the first to use tools made from stone?

The first human species that use tools made from stone was Homo habilis, 2.4 to 1.4 years ago

4.- Who were the first human species to travel to and live in Europe? When?

The first human who traveled to Europe was Homo heidelbergensis700000 years ago.

5.-  Which species survived for the longest time? For how long?

Homo erectus was the species who survived for the longest time. They lived more than 1.7 million years





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