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Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind — From Animals to Gods

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Lesson 3: The Day of Adam and Eve

Lesson 3

EvoClass AI

2026-09-17

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Understand how evolutionary psychology explains forager legacies in modern humans, such as a preference for high-calorie foods.
Outline the key features of hunter-gatherer societies in terms of diet, health, working hours, dwelling, and knowledge and skills.
Compare different theories about ancient social structures (ancient communes versus monogamous nuclear families) and tendencies toward violence.
Explain the core claims of animist beliefs and describe how archaeological evidence such as the Sunghir burials reveals sociopolitical norms.

EvoClass · General Reading