Of the Following Hominin Species,from Which Did H.sapiens Derive

Question

Of the following hominin species,from which did H.sapiens derive?
A) H. habilis
B) H. rudolfensis
C) H. heidelbergensis
D) H. ergaster
E) H. erectus

Accepted Answer

The most likely ancestor of H. sapiens is H. heidelbergensis, as this species is believed to have existed around 700,000 to 200,000 years ago and exhibited many features similar to those of H. sapiens, such as increased brain size and reduced brow ridges. While H. habilis, H. rudolfensis, H. ergaster, and H. erectus are all important hominin species, they are not considered the direct ancestors of H. sapiens.