The correct sequence of stages in the evolution of modern man (Homo sapiens), is
| 1. | Homo erectus, Australopithecus, neanderthal man, cro-magnon man, modern man |
| 2. | Australopithecus, Homo erectus, neanderthal man, cro-magnon man, modern man |
| 3. | neanderthal man, Australopithecus, cro-magnon man, Homo erectus, modern man |
| 4. | Australopithecus, neanderthal man, cro-magnon, Homo erectus, modern man |