28 Questions
Who excavated the bodies found in Shanidar Cave?
Dr. Ralph Solecki
What is the significance of the Old Man of Shanidar?
He is a 60,000 year old man whose face can be reconstructed from his remains
What did Solecki find that changed our thinking about Neandertals and their culture?
Evidence of burial rituals
Which feature of Shanidar 1's face did Gallo have to take into account when recreating it?
Sagging skin
What color was chosen for Shanidar 1's hair in the reconstruction?
Auburn with gray
What does Dr. Monge hope visitors will gain from seeing the reconstructed face of Shanidar 1?
Insight into the life history of older individuals
What was previously assumed about Neandertals?
They were more apelike than modern humans and lacked cognitive abilities
What evidence suggests that Neandertals cared for their sick and injured?
Forensic evidence
What did the discovery of Shanidar 1's remains reveal about Neandertal society?
They had a social structure that allowed for the care of the disabled
What is the significance of the mold of Shanidar 1's skull?
It is a unique opportunity for the Penn Museum to display a pivotal discovery in anthropology
What is the purpose of depth markers in facial reconstruction?
To indicate the thickness of tissue at specific points on the skull
Who developed the Gatliff/Snow American Tissue Depth Method?
Betty Pat Gatliff and Dr. Clyde Snow
What is the purpose of oil-based plasticine clay in facial reconstruction?
To model the shape of the face based on specific points that define the contours of the human face
What is the final step in the facial reconstruction process?
Reproducing the detailed facial reconstruction in plaster to be painted and given hair before being put on exhibit
Which of the following statements is true about the Old Man of Shanidar?
He lived between 45,000 and 60,000 years ago.
What is the significance of the discovery made by Dr. Ralph Solecki in Shanidar Cave?
It challenged what was previously believed about the culture of Neandertals.
What is the role of Kathleen Gallo in the reconstruction of the Old Man of Shanidar's face?
She used oil-based plasticine clay to reconstruct the Old Man of Shanidar's face.
What evidence from Shanidar Cave suggests that Neandertals had cultural complexity?
The discovery of pollen around the remains of some of the individuals
What physical disabilities did Shanidar 1 have?
Amputation of his left leg
What did the mold of Shanidar 1's skull allow for?
The study of Neandertal facial anatomy
What is the significance of Hermann Welcker and Wilhelm His in the history of facial reconstruction?
They analyzed the relationship between the bone structure of the human skull and the soft tissues of the face
What was the significance of the partnership between the Penn Museum and the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in the reconstruction of Shanidar 1's face?
The Academy provided a student who helped with the reconstruction process
What was the reason for choosing an auburn color for Shanidar 1's hair in the reconstruction?
The gene for red hair present in Europeans came from Neandertals
What does Dr. Monge hope visitors will gain from seeing the reconstructed face of Shanidar 1?
An understanding of the life history of older individuals and relatives
What is the purpose of silicone in the facial reconstruction process?
To add details to the skin such as pores and wrinkles
Who developed the comprehensive table of tissue thicknesses that made facial reconstructions exponentially better?
Wilhelm His
What is the Gatliff/Snow American Tissue Depth Method primarily based on?
Ethnicity
What is the significance of Shanidar 1 in the field of anthropology?
It revealed that Neandertals cared for their sick and injured
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