Asked by Miranda Josephson on Jun 30, 2024
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The first member of genus Homo to use fire is
A) Australopithecus robustus.
B) Australopithecus africanus.
C) Homo habilis.
D) Homo erectus.
E) Homo sapiens.
Homo Erectus
An extinct species of early human that lived throughout much of the Pleistocene geological epoch, known for their upright stance.
Australopithecus Robustus
is a species of early hominins that lived in Southern Africa approximately 1 to 2 million years ago, known for its robust physical traits.
Use Fire
The ability to control and manipulate fire, a significant technological and cultural development in human history.
- Detect pivotal hominid species and their effects on the course of human evolution.
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Stephen YarbroJul 01, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The use of fire has been attributed to Homo erectus based on archaeological evidence of charred animal bones and burnt stone tools found in sites dated to 1.5 million years ago.
Learning Objectives
- Detect pivotal hominid species and their effects on the course of human evolution.