Asked by Cheri Baxter on Apr 24, 2024
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Which hypothesis argues that Homo sapiens originated through simultaneous transition throughout the inhabited world?
A) recent African origins hypothesis
B) multiregional hypothesis
C) both the multiregional and the recent African origins hypotheses
D) neither hypothesis argues this
Multiregional Hypothesis
The hypothesis that modern humans originated through a process of simultaneous local transition from Homo erectus to Homo sapiens throughout the inhabited world.
Recent African Origins Hypothesis
The hypothesis that modern humans are all derived from one single population of archaic Homo sapiens who migrated out of Africa after 100,000 years ago, replacing all other archaic forms due to their superior cultural capabilities; also known as the Eve hypothesis or the out of Africa hypothesis.
- Differentiate between various hypotheses regarding human origins and migrations.
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Learning Objectives
- Differentiate between various hypotheses regarding human origins and migrations.
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