Question

Differentiate between the following pairs on the basis of what is mentioned within the bracket.

Homo erectus and Homo habilis (height).

Answer 1

Homo erectus:

1. Also called the erect man, Homo erectus existed about 0.25 to 1.7 million years ago.
2. They had learned to use fire and used a primitive form of speech. They also used tools made of stones and bones for defense and hunting.

Homo habilis:

1. Also called the true man, Homo habilis lived about 2.0 to 2.5 million years ago.
2. They used simple chipped tools made of stone and simple shelters for protection against wind, rain, and wild animals.

The difference in height of Homo erectus and Homo habilis

Homo erectus	Homo habilis
They were around 5 feet 10 inches tall.	They were around 4 feet 3 inches tall.
They were slender and taller.	They were robust and shorter.
Longer arms and legs were seen.	Arms were disproportionately longer than legs.