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What does 'Homo Sapiens' mean in Latin?
The Multi Regional Theory suggests that Homo Sapiens evolved only in Africa.
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What event caused a 1000 year ice age that nearly wiped out Homo Sapiens?
Eruption of Mt. Tuba in Sumatra
The first wave of Homo Sapiens migration out of Africa occurred approximately _______ years ago.
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
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What is the second wave of migration for Homo Sapiens believed to have taken place?
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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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Test your knowledge on the evolution of Homo Sapiens and the theories surrounding their migration. This quiz covers important stages from Primates to Hominids, including Australopithecus and Homo Erectus. Understand the key concepts of the Multi Regional and 'Out of Africa' theories.
