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Human evolution is the extensive process through which humans originated from apelike ancestors over 6 million years. Key milestones include bipedalism, tool use, and the development of language, with notable species such as Sahelanthropus, Australopithecus afarensis, Homo habilis, Homo erectus, Neanderthals, Denisovans, and Homo sapiens. Understanding this evolution is crucial for appreciating our place in nature.

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Human evolution is the extensive process through which humans originated from apelike ancestors over 6 million years. Key milestones include bipedalism, tool use, and the development of language, with notable species such as Sahelanthropus, Australopithecus afarensis, Homo habilis, Homo erectus, Neanderthals, Denisovans, and Homo sapiens. Understanding this evolution is crucial for appreciating our place in nature.

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Human Evolution

• A Journey Through Time


Introduction to Human Evolution
• Definition: Human evolution is the lengthy
process of change by which people originated
from apelike ancestors.
• Timeframe: Spanning over 6 million years
Early Hominins - Sahelanthropus
tchadensis
• Lived: About 7 million years ago
• Key Traits: Small brain, flat face, possibly
bipedal
• Discovery: Chad, Africa
Australopithecus afarensis ("Lucy")
• Lived: 3.9 – 2.9 million years ago
• Traits: Bipedal, small brain, long arms
• Famous Fossil: Lucy, discovered in Ethiopia
Homo habilis
• Lived: 2.4 – 1.4 million years ago
• Traits: Larger brain, used simple stone tools
• Known as: "Handy man"
Homo erectus
• Lived: 1.9 million – 110,000 years ago
• Traits: Larger brain, first to use fire, migrated
out of Africa
• Famous Find: Java Man, Peking Man
Neanderthals (Homo
neanderthalensis)
• Lived: 400,000 – 40,000 years ago
• Traits: Short, strong build, advanced tools,
buried dead
• Lived in: Europe and parts of Asia
Denisovans
• Lived: ~200,000 – 50,000 years ago
• Traits: Known from DNA, closely related to
Neanderthals
• Discovery: Denisova Cave, Siberia
Homo sapiens - Modern Humans
• Emerged: About 300,000 years ago in Africa
• Traits: Complex language, symbolic art,
advanced tools
• Spread: Migrated worldwide, replaced other
hominins
Key Milestones in Evolution
• Bipedalism
• Use of tools
• Control of fire
• Development of language
• Cultural and artistic expression
Conclusion
• Summary: Human evolution is a complex,
fascinating journey
• Our ancestors adapted and innovated through
millions of years
• Importance: Understanding evolution helps us
appreciate our place in nature

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