Which is the era of humans?

$Homo$ $sapiens$ originated how many years ago?

Which one of the following is correct regarding special features of Neanderthal man?
$i$. He used hide to cover his body.
$ii$. Its fossil was first found in Germany.
$iii$. He had semi-erect posture.
$iv$. He existed during Miocene epoch.
$v$. He constructed flint tools.

Maximum cranial capacity is of

The extinct human who lived $1,00,000$ to $40,000$ years ago,in Europe,Asia and parts of Africa,with short stature,heavy eye brows,retreating foreheads,large jaws with heavy teeth,stocky bodies,a lumbering gait and stooped posture was

Which of the following is considered the direct ancestor of modern humans?