Question

short note on Neanderthal man.

Answer 1

Netherlands are ancient humans .they hunt animals for food. they have long hairs. they are an extinct species. they lived in Eurasia until 40,000 years ago. they are known for numerous fossils as well as stone tool aasemblages. compared to modern humans .Netherthals were stockier ,with shorter legs and bigger bodies.

Answer 2

Answer:

(1) The scientific name of Neanderthal man is Homo neanderthalensis. He is described as advanced prehistoric man.

(2) It was called Neanderthal man because its first fossil was collected from Neanderthal valley in Germany by Fuhlrott (1856).

(3) It was heavily built and short and had outwardly curved thigh bones.

(4) The facial features were as follows : prominent brow ridges, thick skull bones, low and slanting forehead, deep jaw without a chin, etc.

(5) Neanderthal man existed in late Pleistocene epoch about 1,00,000 to 40,000 years ago. It was widely spread in Europe, Asia and North America. It became extinct about 25,000 years ago.

(6) The cranial capacity of Neanderthal man Was about 1400 cC, which was roughly equal to that of modern man. He used hide for dressing

(7) It showed intellectual development in constructing and using flint tools and fire.

(8) The Neanderthal men used to bury their dead bodies along with their tools and perform ceremonies.