The Acheulean hand ax, shaped like a teardrop, represents a predetermined shape based on a template in the mind of the toolmaker. Evidence for such a mental template in the archaeological record suggests a cognitive lead between earlier hominins and H. erectus.

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The statement accurately represents the current understanding of the Acheulean hand ax and its implications for the cognitive abilities of early hominins, particularly H. erectus.

The Acheulean Hand Ax, Shaped Like a Teardrop, Represents a Predetermined