Neandertals and H. sapiens: Cultural Exchange in Prehistoric Europe
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What is the estimated timeframe for the origin of bow-and-arrow hunting in Africa based on previous discoveries?

  • Around 40,000 years ago
  • Around 54,000 years ago
  • Around 80,000 to 60,000 years ago (correct)
  • Around 11,000 years ago
  • When did Homo sapiens first reach Europe, as indicated by the Grotte Mandrin fossil teeth discoveries?

  • 40,000 years ago
  • 56,800 years ago (correct)
  • 54,000 years ago
  • 80,000 years ago
  • What was significant about the stone points found at Grotte Mandrin that were dated to about 54,000 years ago?

  • 15 stone points showed signs of butchery activities
  • They were used by Neandertals for hunting
  • They were made of bone instead of stone
  • 196 triangular stone points displayed high-impact damage (correct)
  • What was unclear about how archery compared to using spears for hunting?

    <p>Whether archery provided a substantial hunting advantage to Homo sapiens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What evidence suggests that Neandertals did not launch arrows at prey at the time when Homo sapiens migrated into their territories?

    <p>No evidence of Neandertals using arrows has been found</p> Signup and view all the answers

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