Question

Mention the important features of the Neanderthal man.

Answer 1

A typical features of Neanderthal man are-
(1) Height less than 150cm.
(2) Heavily built with strong and outwardly curved thigh bones.
(3) Cranial capacity of 1450 cm${}^2$.

(4) Brow ridges prominent.
(5) Skull thick-boned, depressed and protruded behind.
(6) Forehead was low and sloping.
(7) Devised and used flint tools.
(8) Lived in caves and used animal skin to cover themselves.
(9) Buried their dead with ceremonies.