ZIMSEC O-Level History
2Origins of Humankind
Origins of Humankind in ZIMSEC O-Level History: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Overview
Form 1: theories on the origins of humankind, Charles Darwin and human evolution, Africa the cradle of humankind. Not named in either paper's specification grid (see notes).
Learning objectives
What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.
- 2.1Form 1: identify and describe the major theories on the origins of humankind.
- 2.2Form 1: explain Darwin's theory of evolution and identify the stages of human development.
- 2.3Form 1: identify sites in Africa where remains of early humans were found and explain why Africa is regarded as the cradle of humankind.
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The origins of humankind: Africa, the cradle of humankind
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