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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

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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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Test your knowledge about Neanderthals and modern humans in this quiz. Discover the similarities and differences between these two fascinating species, including their physical characteristics, behaviors, and evolutionary history. Challenge yourself to learn more about our ancient relatives!