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Fossils discovered in Java in 1891 revealed a distinct stage in human evolution. Which of the following represents the characteristic features of the hominid that appeared chronologically immediately after this stage?
Options
- AThey had a brain capacity between 650-800 cc and probably did not eat meat.
- BThey had a large brain around 900 cc and probably ate meat.
- CThey arose in Africa, moved across continents and developed prehistoric cave art.
- DThey had a brain size of 1400 cc and used hides to protect their body.
Correct answer
D. They had a brain size of 1400 cc and used hides to protect their body.
Step-by-step solution
The fossils discovered in Java in 1891 belong to Homo erectus, who lived about 1.5 million years ago. According to the chronological sequence of human evolution, the hominid that appeared after Homo erectus is Neanderthal man (lived near east and central Asia between 1,00,000-40,000 years back). Neanderthal man had a brain size of 1400 cc, used hides to protect their body and buried their dead. Option 1 describes Homo habilis, which appeared before Homo erectus. Option 2 describes Homo erectus itself. Option 3 desc