Which hominid is considered to be the handyman by being the first to use tools?
A)gorilla
B)Lucy
C)Homo habilis
D)Homo erectus
E)chimpanzee

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Homo habilis is considered to be the handyman as they were the first hominid to use tools. They lived between 2.8 and 1.5 million years ago, and their name "Homo habilis" means "handy man" in Latin. They were able to create and use simple stone tools to make life easier and more efficient.

Which Hominid Is Considered to Be the Handyman by Being