The people who lived two million years ago were generally _______.

farmers

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herders

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hunter-gatherers

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The correct option is C hunter-gatherers
Two million years ago, humans hunted wild animals, caught fish and birds, gathered roots, nuts, fruits, leaves and eggs for food. Therefore, they are called 'hunter-gatherers.'

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The people who lived two million years ago were generally _______.

The correct option is C hunter-gatherersTwo million years ago, humans hunted wild animals, caught fish and birds, gathered roots, nuts, fruits, leaves and eggs for food. Therefore, they are called 'hunter-gatherers.'

The correct option is C hunter-gatherers
Two million years ago, humans hunted wild animals, caught fish and birds, gathered roots, nuts, fruits, leaves and eggs for food. Therefore, they are called 'hunter-gatherers.'