The document summarizes the scientific view of human origins from early hominids to modern humans. It describes the major stages of evolution from Australopithecus afarensis around 3.5 million years ago, to Homo habilis the first toolmaker around 2.3 million years ago, to Homo erectus who were the first hominids to migrate out of Africa around 1.5 million years ago. The final stage discusses Homo sapiens, including our coexistence with Neanderthals around 200,000 years ago and the emergence of modern humans, such as Cro-Magnons, who developed advanced stone tools, art, and complex language.

1. The Origin of Humans A Scientific Viewpoint

9. Differing Human Migration Theories Are we all Africans “under the skin”????

10. Stage 3 200,000 BCE – 10,000 BCE HOMO SAPIENS ( “Wise Human Being” ) Neanderthals ( 200,000 BCE – 30,000 BCE ) Cro-Magnons ( 40,000 BCE – 10,000 BCE )

17. Homo Sapiens 100,000 yrs ago Art: Cave Paintings, Venuses Lascaux (17,000 yrs old) Oldest paintings: Chauvet (32,000 yrs old) Peche Merle (15,000 yrs old)

19. The Last Ice Age 70,000 BCE – 10,000 BCE