Question

Which of the following had the smallest brain capacity?

• A. Homo neanderthalensis
• B. Homo habillis
• C. Homo erectus
• D. Homo sapiens

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Homo habillis

A. Homo neanderthalensis had the brain capacity of about 1450 cc.

B. Homo habillis had the brain capacity of about 700-800 cc.

C. Homo erectus had a brain capacity of about 900 cc.

D. Homo sapiens have a brain capacity of about 1400 cc.

Hence Homo habillis had the smallest brain capacity. So, the correct answer is 'Homo habillis'.