Homo erectus
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What is the estimated time period when Homo erectus lived?

  • 10,000 years ago
  • 100,000 years ago
  • 2 million years ago (correct)
  • 500,000 years ago

    • What is a distinguishing physical characteristic of Homo erectus?

  • Extremely large brain
  • Slightly smaller brain (correct)
  • No brain
  • Slightly larger brain

    • What is the significance of the Great Rift Valley in East Africa?

  • It is the birthplace of Homo sapiens
  • It has no relevance to human evolution
  • It is a significant location for the evolution of early humans (correct)
  • It is where Homo erectus originated

    • Where was Turkana Boy's skeleton discovered?

    <p>Lake Turkana, Northern Kenya</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did Homo erectus play in human evolution?

    <p>First fire makers and hunters, colonizing continents, and forming the first human societies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a distinguishing physical characteristic of Homo erectus?

    <p>Slightly smaller brain and slightly bigger jaw</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did Homo erectus play in human evolution?

    <p>First fire makers and hunters, colonizing continents, forming the first human societies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where was Turkana Boy's skeleton discovered?

    <p>Lake Turkana, Northern Kenya</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the estimated time period when Homo erectus lived?

    <p>Around 2 million years ago</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the Great Rift Valley in East Africa?

    <p>Highlighted as a significant location for the evolution of early humans</p> Signup and view all the answers

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