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What does Homo Sapiens mean in Latin?
The 'Out of Africa' Theory describes Homo Sapiens evolving in multiple locations around the world.
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What major event almost caused the extinction of Homo Sapiens?
The eruption of Mt. Toba.
The first migration of Homo Sapiens out of Africa occurred approximately ______ years ago.
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Match the following Homo Erectus migration waves with their timelines:
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Study Notes
Evolution of Homo Sapiens
- Homo Sapiens translates to "Wise Man" in Latin.
- The evolutionary path: Primates to Hominids → Hominids to Australopithecus → Australopithecus to Homo Erectus → Homo Erectus to Homo Sapiens.
Migration Theories
- Multi Regional Theory: Suggests Homo Sapien evolution took place across Africa, Eurasia, and Oceania.
- Out of Africa Theory: Most accepted theory, proposing that Homo Sapiens evolved from Homo Erectus in Africa and later migrated globally.
Key Migration Events
- First migration to the Middle East occurred approximately 125,000 years ago.
- A significant eruption of Mt. Toba in Sumatra triggered a 1,000-year ice age, endangering the survival of Homo Sapiens.
Social Development
- The challenging conditions led to the necessity for group cooperation, resulting in the formation of family structures and tribes.
- The second wave of migration occurred between 50,000 to 60,000 years ago.
- Homo Sapiens during this period closely resembled modern humans in both physical traits and social behaviors, facilitating their spread across the globe.
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Description
Explore the fascinating journey of Homo Sapiens from primates to modern humans. This quiz covers key evolutionary milestones, migration theories, and significant events that shaped human development. Test your knowledge on the origins and adaptations of our species.
