First known hominid was _____________.

Homo Habilis

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Homo Sapiens

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Homo Erectus

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Solution

The correct option is C Homo Habilis
Homonids belong to a family named Homonidae, which includes all forms of Human beings. Homo is a Latin word meaning "man". Homo Habilis was the first tool maker who lived between 2.1 and 1.5 million years ago. Homo Habilis is considered the ancestor of the Homo Ergaster and Homo Erectus.

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