Which of the following human ancestors were the first to hunt animals and use fire?

Homo habilis

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Homo erectus

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Australopithecus

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Cro-Magnon

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Solution

The correct option is B
Homo erectus

Homo erectus, was the first human ancestor to hunt animals and use fire. They had proportionate arms and legs similar to that of modern man.

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