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Homo sapiens evolved during

1. Pleistocene
2. Oligocene
3. Pliocene
4. Miocene

Correct answer: Pleistocene

Solution

Homo sapiens first evolved in the Pleistocene, the epoch marked by repeated glaciations and the appearance of anatomically modern humans. The other options are earlier epochs, before our species arose.

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