Why did Louis Leakey name the hominid remains he had found Homo habilis, or “handy man”?

Question

A because this hominid learned to control fire

B because this hominid learned to make and use crude tools

C because this hominid developed language

D because this hominid developed the work-for-wages system

Answer 1

a they could not control fire

c their communication was no more sophisticated than modern day chimpanzees.

d money was invented 1500 years ago, this hominid was exting by 1.5 million years ago.

So the answer is b, they used the first stone tools (though still very primitive).

Answer 2

Well, I don't know for sure if Louis Leakey is the actual person who named the hominid remains he found Homo Habilis, but I know he did name her Lucy after the Beatles song. Anyways Homo Habilis means "man of skill" which would mean the answer is B.

Answer 3

Try reading the answers again.  If you can't figure it out you shouldn't be taking the class.

Answer 4

b

and I like Esby's answer above, too.