Uses of fire Flashcards
1
Q
When did humans begin using fire in Africa?
A
1.5 million years ago.
2
Q
When did humans begin using fire in France?
A
750,000 years ago.
3
Q
When did humans begin using fire in China?
A
500,000 years ago.
4
Q
What genus of humans was the first to use fire?
A
Homo erectus.
5
Q
What were the 5 uses of fire for early humans?
A
- Remain active at night.
- Cooking.
- Make better weapons and tools.
- Protect themselves from predators.
- Warm themselves.
