Which of the following correctly describes the lifestyle of the earliest humans such as Homo habilis? Select the three correct answers.

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Responses

They made use of tools and weapons.

They made use of tools and weapons.

They tended to settle in one area and raise crops.

They tended to settle in one area and raise crops.

They lived in groups of 10–12 adults and their children.

They lived in groups of 10–12 adults and their children.

They hunted animals and probably scavenged food left by other predators.

They hunted animals and probably scavenged food left by other predators.

They spent more time in trees than on the ground.

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The three correct answers are:

- They made use of tools and weapons.
- They hunted animals and probably scavenged food left by other predators.
- They lived in groups of 10–12 adults and their children.
Select the region of the world where scientists think the first humans lived.

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A map shows the continent of Africa and the Middle East, as well as the island of Madagascar.
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The scientists think the first humans lived in Africa.
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Cause Effect
use of fire allowed early humans to live in places that would have otherwise been too cold


Which of the following would an archaeologist study in order to come up with the conclusion in the table?

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Responses

the diary entries from early humans

the diary entries from early humans

the artifacts that early humans left behind

the artifacts that early humans left behind

the oral traditions that early humans passed down

the oral traditions that early humans passed down

the fossilized bones of animals in the same area
The archaeologist would study the artifacts that early humans left behind in order to come up with the conclusion in the table.