Neanderthals vs Humans Quiz

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What is the scientific name for Neanderthals?

  • Australopithecus
  • Homo Sapiens
  • Homo Neanderthalensis (correct)
  • Homo Erectus

What is a significant difference between Neanderthals and modern humans?

  • Neanderthals had larger brains than modern humans
  • Humans were able to migrate to other areas (correct)
  • Humans were primarily meat eaters and few vegetables
  • Neanderthals had thicker and stronger bones than humans

Which of the following is NOT a known fact about Neanderthals?

  • They were a subspecies of modern humans.
  • They primarily ate meat and few vegetables.
  • They communicated through grunts and developed languages. (correct)
  • They had larger brain capacities than modern humans.

What evidence suggests that Neanderthals could talk?

<p>The discovery of a Neanderthal hyoid bone. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a known difference between Neanderthals and humans?

<p>Humans developed the ability to use fire, while Neanderthals did not. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Neanderthals

A subspecies of humans known as Homo Neanderthalensis, found only in Asia and Europe.

Neanderthal Extinction

Neanderthals became extinct approximately 40,000 years ago.

Neanderthal Diet

Primarily meat-based diet with few vegetables.

Hyoid Bone

A bone indicating that Neanderthals could talk, crucial for the voice box.

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Human Evolution

Humans emerged 200,000 years ago in Africa, known for intelligence and fire use.

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Study Notes

Neanderthals vs Humans

  • Neanderthals were a subspecies of humans (Homo Neanderthalensis)

  • Neanderthal fossils found only in Asia and Europe

  • Became extinct 40,000 years ago

  • Average male height: 5'3", weight: 170 lbs

  • Average female height: 5'0", weight: 146 lbs

  • Primarily ate meat, with limited vegetables

  • Humans existed in Africa for 200,000 years

  • First to use fire

  • Used language (grunts, formed languages)

  • Average male height: 5'9", average female height: 5'2"

Differences

  • Neanderthals had larger brains than modern humans, suggesting higher intelligence
  • Neanderthals likely needed intelligence to survive 2 million years on Earth
  • A Neanderthal hyoid bone (plays a role in speech) fossil was recently discovered, indicating they could speak
  • Neanderthal bones were thicker and stronger than human bones
  • Humans had the ability to build and maintain fire

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