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Which early human species is known for being the first to use fire and live in caves?

  • Tabon Man
  • Australopithecus afarensis
  • Homo habilis
  • Homo erectus (correct)

What was the brain size of Australopithecus afarensis compared to the modern human brain?

  • 2/3 the size
  • 1/3 the size
  • 1/2 the size (correct)
  • Equal in size

Who discovered the Australopithecus afarensis fossil named 'Lucy'?

  • Donald Johanson (correct)
  • Charles Darwin
  • Louis Leakey
  • Jane Goodall

Which early human species is considered as the direct ancestor of modern humans due to its tool-making abilities?

<p>Homo habilis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the height range of Homo habilis?

<p>3-4 feet (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which early human species was known for using sticks and stones for digging?

<p>Australopithecus afarensis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguished Homo erectus from other early human species as skilled hunters?

<p>Complex tools making (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Tabon Man' was known for being:

<p>The oldest confirmed modern human in the Philippines (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which early human species had a brain size that was about 2/3 of the modern human brain size?

<p>Homo erectus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which early human species was considered as the common ancestor of the Australopithecus species?

<p>Australopithecus afarensis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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