The Homo Erectus was a species that is believed is the ancestor of modern human beings or homo sapiens and that lived 1.8 million ago in Africa, Europe, and Asia. This ancestor of human beings was responsible for the development of tools made of stone and more importantly, the use of fire which has been proved as multiple artifacts and burnt materials that belong to the era in which Homo Erectus lived have been found. Also, it is believed this was the first species in the human lineage that lived in hunter-gatherer societies which allow them to hunt together and that use fire for warmth, protection, and cooking. Therefore, the Homo Erectus is known mainly for the discovery and use of fire.
<span>The great expansion of overseas trade during the 16th century, largely a result of voyages of discovery, favored the Atlantic coastal ports. A consequence was the decline of the trading cities of northern Italy. </span> Hope i helped
