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What does Latin “homo erectus” literally mean?

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The name of homo erectus indicates that it was the first human ancestor which was bipedal.
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What does Latin “homo sapiens” literally mean?

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handy man

Where did neanderthals live?

In Europe
In Africa
In North America
In East Asia

Who had larger brains: homo sapiens or neanderthals?

homo sapiens
neanderthals
neanderthals didn't exist
“homo sapiens” and “neanderthals” mean the same

What does Latin “homo habilis” literally mean?

archaic man
hunting man
wandering man
handy man