Which early human ancestor was the first to use fire for protection and cooking?

$Homo$ $sapiens$ $neanderthalensis$ and $Homo$ $sapiens$ $sapiens$ ($Cro-magnon$ man) originated from:

In human evolution,which of the following periods is the most recent?

The extinct human who lived between $1,00,000$ to $50,000$ years ago in parts of Europe,Asia,and Africa,characterized by a short stature,heavy brow ridges,a sloping forehead,large jaws with strong teeth,and a hunched posture,was:

Approximately how many years ago did $Homo$ $erectus$ exist?

Which of the following statements is true?