Creating objects allowed humans to adapt and spread geographically.

Evidence

It was this increasing dependency on the things we create that makes humans different from all other animals. … Our ability to make objects allowed humans to adapt to a multitude of environments and spread from Africa into the Middle East, Europe and Asia. — Neil MacGregor, A History of the World in 100 Objects, 64

Categorization

• corroborated: 2 independent passages support this claim — Neil MacGregor, A History of the World in 100 Objects, 64
• XREF: connects to: The project aimed to cover human history across two million years. — Neil MacGregor, A History of the World in 100 Objects, 35; Using tools led to the survival and proliferation of larger-brained humans. — Neil MacGregor, A History of the World in 100 Objects, 84; Human life began in Africa with stone tools creation. — Neil MacGregor, A History of the World in 100 Objects, 64 (+5 more)

Library Connections

• Using tools led to the survival and proliferation of larger-brained humans. #corroborates (0.90) — Neil MacGregor, A History of the World in 100 Objects, 84

Broader Connections

• Human life began in Africa with stone tools creation. #expands (0.70) — Neil MacGregor, A History of the World in 100 Objects, 64
• Material and social reproduction occur simultaneously and inseparably #expands (0.55)