By 100,000 years ago in Africa, __________

a. H. erectus was the most common hominin
b. H. habilis could still be found is small pockets of ease Africa.
c. H. sapiens was a well-established species
d. Neandertal was making headway into the continent from the north.


Correct Answer: c

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