Discovering Early Human Tool-Making Techniques
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What is obsidian and why was it commonly used to make tools during the time period discussed in the text?

  • Obsidian is a type of rock that was commonly used to make tools because it was readily available
  • Obsidian is a type of volcanic glass that was commonly used to make tools because it could be shaped easily and produced sharp edges (correct)
  • Obsidian is a type of wood that was commonly used to make tools because it was strong and durable
  • Obsidian is a type of metal that was easy to shape into tools
  • What is the significance of the discovery of the 600 handaxes made of obsidian in Ethiopia?

  • It suggests that early humans may have made sharp tools in a workshop to hunt animals (correct)
  • It confirms that early humans only used stone tools for cutting and piercing
  • It proves that Homo erectus was the only early human to possess body proportions similar to modern humans
  • It shows that early humans were not capable of intelligent planning and imagination
  • Which early human species is most likely to have created the obsidian tools found in Ethiopia?

  • Homo sapiens
  • Homo neanderthalensis
  • Homo habilis
  • Homo erectus (correct)
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