Which of the following hominid ancestors had a cranial capacity of approximately , was the first maker of crude stone tools, and probably did not eat meat?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Homo habilis
- Step 1: Fossil hominid evolution traces an expansion in cranial capacity and cultural capability.
- Step 2: Homo habilis ('handy man'), discovered in East Africa, had a cranial capacity of and was the first hominid to manufacture stone tools.
- Step 3: Evidence from dental microwear indicates that Homo habilis was primarily vegetarian and did not eat meat.
Answer
Homo habilis.
Why not the others: Homo erectus (Java man) had a larger brain capacity of and ate meat; Australopithecus had a cranial capacity of ; Homo neanderthalensis had a cranial capacity of .
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