Question

Evolution of modern man involves the following man-like primates.

Choose the correct series of human evolution.

Options

• Dryopithecus → Homo erectus → Australopithecines → Homo sapiens

• Australopithecines → Homo erectus → Neanderthal → Homo sapiens

• Australopithecines → Ramapithecus → Dryopithecus → Homo sapiens

• Homo erectus → Australopithecines → Homo sapiens → Neanderthal

Answer 1

Australopithecines → Homo erectus → Neanderthal → Homo sapiens

Explanation:

The earliest primates to walk on two feet were Australopithecines. The next evolution, Homo erectus, demonstrated improved tool use and brain development. Neanderthals were early humans with strong bodies and sophisticated cultures. Modern humans, or Homo sapiens, developed sophisticated social structures and cognitive abilities.