What is another word for homo erectus?
Pronunciation: [hˈə͡ʊmə͡ʊ ɪɹˈɛktəs] (IPA) 
There are several synonyms for "homo erectus," which refers to an extinct species of early human. Some of these synonyms include "upright man," "Java man," and "Peking man." These terms were coined based on where fossils of this species were discovered, including Java, Indonesia and Peking, China. "Homo erectus" lived between 2 million and 200,000 years ago and were the first hominids to have larger brains and smaller teeth. They also had the ability to walk upright, which allowed them to travel long distances and expand their territory. Despite their extinction, their genetic influence can still be seen in modern humans.
