Asked by Sunny Conway on May 04, 2024

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Which of the following hominids is believed to be the first toolmaker as evidenced by the current fossil record?​

A) ​Homo habilis
B) ​Homo erectus
C) ​Homo sapiens
D) ​Australopithecines

Toolmaker

An individual or entity that designs and manufactures tools, often with precision, for various purposes including construction, manufacturing, and technology.

Fossil Record

The collection of all known fossils and their placement in rock formations and sedimentary layers, which provides evidence about the history of life on Earth.

Homo Habilis

An extinct species of early human that lived approximately 2.4 to 1.4 million years ago, known for its use of simple stone tools.

  • Identify principal evolutionary advancements in hominins, notably the shift to bipedal movement, the inception of tool use, and pivotal anatomical shifts.
  • Understand the significance of archaeological locations and fossil findings in piecing together the history of human evolution.
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Patrick KlempMay 05, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Homo habilis is known as the "handy man" due to their primitive toolmaking abilities. The oldest known stone tools, known as Oldowan tools, were discovered with Homo habilis fossils, suggesting that they were the first hominids to make and use tools.