VOICED : Belgium's Goyet caves prove Neanderthals were cannibals

VOICED : Belgium's Goyet caves prove Neanderthals were cannibals

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Biology, History, Science

9th - 10th Grade

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The video explores the discovery of Neanderthal remains in the Belgium Ardennes forest, led by archaeologist Christian Casseus. It highlights the evidence of cannibalism found in the bones, which were used as tools, and discusses the mystery surrounding the reasons for this behavior. The findings provide insights into the lives of Neanderthals who lived in these caves around 40,000 years ago.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is leading the exploration in the Ardennes forest?

Christian Casseus

Uncle Phil Kilcoole

Steve W

Cassie Lezo

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant discovery was made in the caves of the Ardennes forest?

Ancient tools

Neanderthal remains

Fossilized plants

Remains of prehistoric animals

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What evidence suggests that Neanderthals practiced cannibalism?

Bones were used as musical instruments

Bones were found with traces of cutting and marrow extraction

Bones were buried with ceremonial artifacts

Bones were found in a separate cave

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which regions was evidence of Neanderthal cannibalism previously found?

Northern Europe

Southern Europe

Eastern Europe

Western Europe

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What remains a mystery about Neanderthal cannibalism?

The exact location of their settlements

The reasons behind their cannibalistic practices

The tools they used for hunting

The climate they lived in