Question

Ausralopithecus and Homo erectus both had erect posture. But why Homo erectus is considered more advanced? Give atleast three such differentiating points to illustrate your answer.

Answer 1

Homo erectus represents a significant transformation from previous hominins, like the Australopiths, to a species much more similar to modern humans. Homo erected were considered more advanced because :-

• Homo erectus had a larger brain size.
  
• They were tool makers and they used tools for hunting.
  
• Relative to their Australopith forebears, Homo erectus was bigger, smarter, and more able to occupy and survive in differing landscapes in a changing world.