Fossilized Hominin Bones Have Been Found in Germany Along with Some

question 19

Multiple Choice

Fossilized hominin bones have been found in Germany along with some tools and evidence of charred and fossilized bones from large animals dating to about 350,000 years ago.The hominin bones bear resemblance to both Homo erectus and Homo sapiens.Which of the following is the most likely possible identity of these fossils?

• A)Australopithecus anamensis
• B)Homo habilis
• C)Paranthropus boisei
• D)archaic Homo sapiens

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