Human Evolution

Ramapithecus 17-5 Million years ago. Ape-like ancestor of hominids

Australopithecus afarensis 3-4 Million years ago. 1st Hominid. Walked erect. Brain capacity of 400-500 ml. Lucy is a famous example

Homo habilis 2 million years ago. Brain capacity of 680 ml. 1st use of primitive stone tools

Homo erectus 1 million years ago. Used fire. Brain capacity of 1000 ml. First to leave Africa

Neanderthal 100,000 years ago. Buried dead. Brain capacity of 1200 ml.

Cro-Magnon 30,000 years to now. Had culture. Wall painters. Brain capacity the same as modern man 1350 ml.