Question

Recently, fossils of a new species, called _____, were discovered in Indonesia. They were smaller than modern humans, had a small brain, but appeared to use tools:

a) Homo sapiens
b) Homo erectus
c) Homo floresiensis
d) Homo neanderthalensis

Answer 1

The recently discovered species of archaic humans in Indonesia is called Homo floresiensis. They were smaller than modern humans, had a small brain, but used tools. These fossils were found on Flores Island in Indonesia from about 100,000 to 60,000 years ago.

Step-by-step explanation:

The recently discovered species of archaic humans in Indonesia is called Homo floresiensis. These fossils were smaller than modern humans, had a small brain, but were found to use tools. H. floresiensis lived on Flores Island in Indonesia from about 100,000 to 60,000 years ago.

H. floresiensis did not possess a chin and had anatomical differences such as thicker leg bones and flat feet compared to modern humans. Their bipedalism was different, with a high stepping gait and slower walking speed. Their small brain size did not affect their intelligence.

There is another similar species called H. luzonensis found in the Philippines. These discoveries show that the Homo genus is more diverse and complex in island environments than originally thought.