Ever since Charles Darwin detailed the mechanism of evolution by means of natural selection in 1859, scientists have had a way to understand how life on Earth changed over millions of years. Today, we know that Homo sapiens evolved from a primate ancestor, and we can trace our history back through multiple species.

But how much do you know about the millions of years of evolution that led to us? Can you earn the "sapiens" title with your "wise" answers?

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