Question

exam lesson name: ancient civilizations
exam number: 700690rr
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question 6 of 20 :
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1. which species of hominin first controlled fire?

○ a. homo neanderthalensis
○ b. homo erectus
○ c. homo sapiens
○ d. homo habilis
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Explanation:

To answer this, we recall hominin fire - control history. Homo erectus is known to be the first hominin species to control fire. Homo neanderthalensis (A) came later, Homo sapiens (C) also later, and Homo habilis (D) was earlier but didn't control fire.

Answer:

B. Homo erectus