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Evolution

is the process by which populations of living organisms change over time through the gradual accumulation of small genetic variations.

Biological evolution

It refers to the changes, modifications, and variations in the genetics and inherited traits of biological populations from one generation to another.• Scientists study the changes in the physical body of humans, the changes in the shape and size of their bones.

Charles Darwin

He was an English naturalist, geologist and biologist, best known for his contributions to the science of evolution.

Natural selection

is a process in nature through which living organisms adapt and change in response to an environmental condition.



The reason for occurrence of evolution.


• The outcome processes that affect the frequencies of traits in a particular environment. Traits that enhance survival and reproductive success increase in frequency over time.

Human evolution

Is the revolutionary process leading to the appearance of modern-day humans

Hominids

Is the direct ancestors of homo species

Homo

Is used to determine the species of human beings

Species

A population of organisms that interbreed and has offspring

Cultural evolution

It refers to the changes or development in cultures from a simple form to a more complex form of human culture.


• Scientist study the cultural evolution of humans by analyzing the changes in the latter's way of life.

Paleolithic age

is known as "The Old Stone Age."Paleo means old or ancient. Lithos means stone.".

Pastoral societies

Rely on products through the domestication and breeding of animals for transportation and food.

Mesolithic age

This age is rely on products through the domestication and breeding of animals.The greatest achievement of the mesolithic age was the advancement of hunting and gathering practices among humans during which a wide range of animal resources were used.

Horticultural societies

These societies rely on the cultivation of fruits, vegetables, and plants in order to survive

Agricultural societies

Focuses on mode of production they rely on the use of technology in order to cultivate crops in large areas, including wheat,rice, and corn

Neolithic age

New Stone Age, is characterized by the beginning of a settled human lifestyle. People learned to cultivate plants and domesticate animals for food, rather than rely solely on hunting and gathering.

Industrial society

is the one which uses advance technology to drive a massive production industry that will support a large population and society produced material goods using sophisticated machinery powered by fuel.

Post industrial society

is marked by a progress from a manufacturing-based to a service-based economy. Emphasis on information, technology, and services because manufacturing is a characteristic of the corporate form.

Democracy

a form of government in which the right to governs is held by the majority of citizens within a country or a state.