Which of these human characteristics evolved first?
A) enlarged brain
B) erect posture
C) language
D) loss of body hair

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While all of these characteristics are important to the evolution of Homo sapiens, the first to evolve was likely erect posture. This allowed early hominids to move on two legs and free up their hands, which led to the development of tools and further evolution of the brain. The enlarged brain, language, and loss of body hair likely evolved later in our evolutionary history.

Which of These Human Characteristics Evolved First