2. Evolution Timeline

3. Who was Homo Erectus?
Homo Erectus was the first hominid (early human) to be bipedal, or walk on two feet.
Homo Erectus was one of the first hominids to have similar traits to Homo Sapiens.

4. Eugene Dubois
Homo Erectus was first discovered by Eugene Dubois in Java. Dubois named it Homo Erectus after he made further discoveries.

5. Nariokotome Boy
Nariokotome Boy is the most complete early human skeleton ever found.
It was an erectus found by R. Leakey and A. Walker in Narioktome, Kenya.

6. Physical Features
Homo Erectus looked considerably ape like compared to modern humans.
Homo Erectus had a bigger brain size than its early ancestors.
Brow ridge was thicker and extended over eyes.

7. Advancements
Homo Erectus was the first known hominid to use tools and fire
Homo Erectus was the first hominid capable of an extended childhood. This means that erectus would be a child for longer than a year or two. Unlike an animal such as a dog or cat.
Homo Erectus was the first hominid capable of a more advanced life.

8. Influence
Homo Erectus was the first hominid to show homo sapian traits.
This gave archeologists a better incite on how humans evolved.

9. Conclusion
Homo Erectus is a valuable link in the timeline of evolution
Without homo erectus archeologists would not be able to see hominids development into modern humans.

10. Bibliography http://www.time.com/time/covers/1101010723/timeline.html
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