2023 Manipur EvolutionHuman evolution - Neanderthal man characteristics Medium Question 21 of 143 in Evolution

Identify the fossil of man who showed the following characteristics. (A) Brain capacity of 1400 cc (B) Used hides to protect their body (C) Buried their dead bodies. In the light of above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A Homo erectus
B Neanderthal man
C Homo habilits
D Australopithecus

The answer is B.

Solution

Neanderthal man had a brain capacity of about 1400 cc, used hides to protect their body from cold, and are known to have buried their dead — all characteristic features described in early anthropological studies.

Concept Human evolution - Neanderthal man characteristics

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