When Did the Early Hominid Species Evolve into Homo Sapiens

question 95

Multiple Choice

When did the early hominid species evolve into Homo sapiens?

• A) 20,000 years ago
• B) 200,000 years ago
• C) 2,000,000 years ago
• D) 20,000,000 years ago

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