Why Africa is called the cradle of mankind?

Answer 1

Africa is referred to as the cradle of all mankind because we have traced the roots of all mankind back to Africa, specifically, East Africa.

Some scientists believe that the earliest came from Africa because of the fossils - those discovered at sites in northern, eastern, and southern Africa provide the oldest evidence of human-like creatures and people found anywhere in the world,

Answer 2

Africa is referred to as the cradle of all mankind because we have traced the roots of all mankind back to Africa, specifically, East Africa.

Some scientists believe that the earliest came from Africa because of the fossils - those discovered at sites in northern, eastern, and southern Africa provide the oldest evidence of human-like creatures and people found anywhere in the world,

Answer 3

1. Most archeological sites where early fossils resembling man were found in are in Africa.

2. The widespread savannah provided space for early man to effectively

hunt and gather food.

3. Tropical climate was suitable for early man for it was warm

throughout the year.

4. There are many seasonal river that provided fresh water for trapping fish

5. Geographically Africa is at the center enabling the early ape like creature to move to other regions during the continental drift.