_____ was the first hominine species to tame fire and to venture out of the African continent.

A. Homo neanderthalensis
B. Australopithecus afarensis
C. Homo sapiens
D. Homo erectus


D. Homo erectus
Explanation: Along with pair bonding, H. erectus people probably tamed fire, using it to cook or to preserve their food. Homo erectus distinguished itself as well by being the first hominine species to venture out of the African continent.

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