Question

What is the scientific name for modern humans?

a.
Australopithecus
c.
Homo habilis
b.
Homo erectus
d.
Homo sapiens

Answer 1

The correct answer is: [D]: Homo sapiens .
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Answer 2

Homo habilis was a name used for those that existed around 2 million years ago. Therefore, B is out. Same thing with A and C. Those are names used in early humans as well. Homo sapiens is the name for the more recent humans. The answer is D: Homo Sapiens.