Question

On which continent did modern humans first evolve?

Answer 1

Modern humans, also known as Homo sapiens, first evolved in Africa. The earliest known fossils of Homo sapiens have been found in Eastern Africa, specifically in Ethiopia and Morocco, dating back to around 300,000 years ago. From there, Homo sapiens gradually spread throughout Africa and later to other continents, including Europe and Asia.

Answer 2

Modern humans first evolved on the continent of Africa. The earliest evidence of modern humans dates back to around 200,000 years ago in East Africa. It is believed that modern humans evolved from a species of hominin known as Homo erectus.

Answer 3

Modern humans, scientifically known as Homo Sapiens are believed to have first evolved in Africa. The current scientific consensus is that the earliest anatomically modern human fossils date back approximately 200,000 years and have been found in various regions of Africa.