6 Questions
The earliest known species of the ______ genus lived around 2.8 million years ago
Homo
______ is the process by which species change over time
Evolution
The ______ theory explains how natural selection drives the process of evolution
Darwinian
______ is the study of human origins
Anthropology
The _______ period marks the emergence of the first hominids
Miocene
The _______ lineage led to the evolution of Homo sapiens
Hominin
Study Notes
Human Evolution
- The earliest known species of the Homo genus lived around 2.8 million years ago
- Evolution is the process by which species change over time
- The natural selection theory explains how adaptation and variation drive the process of evolution
- Paleoanthropology is the study of human origins
Timeline of Human Evolution
- The Pliocene period marks the emergence of the first hominids
- The Homo heidelbergensis lineage led to the evolution of Homo sapiens
Put your knowledge of human evolution to the test with this informative quiz! Explore the fascinating process of how species change over time and learn about the earliest known species of the genus Homo. Test your understanding of the theory that explains how natural selection drives the evolution of our species. See how much you know about the fascinating history of human development by taking this quiz today!
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