Neanderthals Smarter Than You Think

Neanderthals Smarter Than You Think

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Science, Social Studies, History, Biology

11th Grade - University

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Recent discoveries suggest Neanderthals were not brutish cavemen but had advanced technology, culture, and possibly language. They made complex tools, used pitch, and may have had cultural practices like burial and art. The possibility of language is explored through anatomical and genetic evidence, showing similarities with modern humans.

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3 mins • 1 pt

How does the hyoid bone relate to the capacity for language in Neanderthals?

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What role does the Fox P2 gene play in understanding Neanderthal language capabilities?

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