Solve this multiple-choice question and choose the correct option.

History of materials: Identify the first metal widely used by humans in antiquity for tools and ornaments. Consider native occurrence and early metallurgy. Choose the correct option.

Difficulty: Easy

Copper
Iron
Aluminium
Zinc

Correct Answer: Copper

Explanation:

ConceptHumans first used copper (sometimes native copper) extensively, inaugurating the Copper Age (Chalcolithic), before widespread bronze and much later iron metallurgy.

Final AnswerCopper

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