What species coexisted with Homo erectus in Asia?
A) Afropithecus
B) Pierolapithecus
C) Gigantopithecus
D) Sivapithecus
E) Dryopithecus

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Gigantopithecus is believed to have coexisted with Homo erectus in Asia during the Pleistocene epoch. However, there is still debate on whether Gigantopithecus was a direct ancestor of modern orangutans or a separate lineage altogether.

Answer: D
 Sivapithecus is another primate species that is believed to have coexisted with Homo erectus in Asia. Sivapithecus is an extinct genus of apes that existed during the Miocene epoch and is believed to be closely related to the orangutan. Some scientists have even suggested that Sivapithecus might be an ancestor of the orangutan.

What Species Coexisted with Homo Erectus in Asia