Question:
State the major changes that took place in the evolution
of man.
Answer:
Major Evolutionary Changes in Humans:
(1) Increasing brain size and complexity and increasing intelligence
with increased cranial capacity.
(2) Bipedal locomotion with erect posture.
(3) Opposed thumb.
(4) Shortening of forelimbs and lengthening of hind limbs.
(5) Development of chin and orthognathous face.
(6) Widening of the pelvic girdle, development of lumbar curvature.
(7) Development of expressive speech, art, tools, social and cultural
Development
