Question

Match the hominids with their correct brain size:

Hominid	Brain size
A. Homo habilis	I. 900 cc
B. Homo neanderthalensis	II. 1350 cc
C. Homo erectus	III. 650-800 cc
D. Homo sapiens	IV. 1400 cc

• A. A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
• B. A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
• C. A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
• D. A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II

Answer 1

The correct option is D A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II

Homo habilis was the first human like hominid with a brain capacity between 650-800cc.
Homo erectus existed about 1.5 mya and had a brain capacity of 900 cc and ate meat.
Homo neanderthalensis existed 1-0.4 mya and had a brain capacity of 1400 cc. They buried their dead and used animal skin to cover their bodies.
Homo sapiens have existed since 0.75-0.1 mya. They have a brain capacity of 1350 cc.