Question

Place the following events in the evolution of modern humans in the correct chronological order, starting with the one that happened first.

1. human populations began showing regional diversity
2. early modern people evolved in Africa
3. neandertals occupied much of europe and western asia

Answer 1

The chronological order of events in the evolution of modern humans is: early modern people evolved in Africa, neanderthals occupied much of Europe and Western Asia, and human populations began showing regional diversity.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct chronological order of events in the evolution of modern humans is:

1. Early modern people evolved in Africa. Homo sapiens emerged in Africa approximately 200,000 years ago.
2. Neandertals occupied much of Europe and Western Asia. Neandertals existed in Europe and Western Asia before the emergence of modern humans.
3. Human populations began showing regional diversity. After emerging from Africa, modern humans spread out to populate different parts of the globe and began to show regional diversity.

Therefore, the correct chronological order is: 2, 3, 1.