Part of what it means to be human is how we became human. Over a
long period of time, as early humans adapted to a changing world, they
evolved certain characteristics that help define our species today.
As you explore the scientific evidence for these characteristics, you will discover that these traits did not emerge all at once or in any one species. There were important milestones along the way. For example, early humans began walking upright before they began making tools. A rapid increase in brain size occurred before early humans began using symbols to communicate. And all of these traits emerged before humans began domesticating plants and animals.
As you explore the scientific evidence for these characteristics, you will discover that these traits did not emerge all at once or in any one species. There were important milestones along the way. For example, early humans began walking upright before they began making tools. A rapid increase in brain size occurred before early humans began using symbols to communicate. And all of these traits emerged before humans began domesticating plants and animals.
Tools & Food
Early
humans butchered large animals at least 2.6 million years ago. By at
least 500,000 years ago, early humans made wooden spears and used them
to kill large animals.
Walking Upright
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