Asked by Jonathan Cidade on Jul 22, 2024

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Which of the following are believed to be the first group of hominids that buried their dead?

A) Homo habilis
B) Homo erectus
C) Peking man
D) Homo neanderthalensis
E) Cro-Magnon

Homo Neanderthalensis

An extinct species or subspecies of archaic humans who lived in Eurasia until about 40,000 years ago.

Buried Dead

The practice of interring deceased organisms in the ground, often as part of a ritual or cultural ceremony related to death.

Homo Erectus

An extinct species of hominid that lived from the end of the Pliocene epoch to the later Pleistocene, known for upright walking.

  • Become aware of primary hominid species and their part in the advancement of human evolution.
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Sherry CaroleJul 29, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Homo neanderthalensis are believed to be the first group of hominids that buried their dead. Evidence of this behavior has been found in several Neanderthal burial sites across Europe and the Middle East.