1. A small map depicting the range of Homo Erectus

2. This species evolved in Africa some 1.8 million years ago. This species is incredible because this was the species that left Africa. Fossils have been found as far away as Georgia!! Homo Erectus developed the use of fire and complex tools The biggest difference though between Homo Habilis and Homo Erectus is the increased brain size. The first appearance of systematic hunting. Males were only 20-30 % larger than females. Many scientists speculate that there was a lot more male-male cooperation. Like for instance in hunting.

3. Tool Time This is an image of an Acheulean Tool, notice the Symmetrical shape. This tool was used for hunting and placed either on spears or on a hand axe. Some scientists speculate that the roots of human art, culture and industry arise from this simple hand axe. What do you think?

4. A small map depicting the range of Neanderthal

5. Basic Facts Neanderthal appearance occurred around 250,000 years ago. The brain size was equal to or slightly greater than normal man. They made and wore clothing. Neanderthals buried their dead and made offerings to their graves. They controlled fire and lived in shelters. They also wore ornamental objects like necklaces or rings. This species disappeared as modern humans began to settle into Europe and eurasia. Neanderthals were unable to compete with Human numbers and as a result may have interbred with modern man to avoid complete extinction. Neanderthals completely disappered around 28,ooo years ago.