Question

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Write the characteristic features of a typical Neanderthal man.

Answer 1

The Neanderthal man arose about 1,00,000 years ago and became extinct 25,000 years ago. Following are characters of characteristic features of a typical Neanderthal man:-

• Thick skull bones.

• Low slanting forehead.

• Strong lower jaw muscles and no chin.

• Short of stature 1.5 to 1.6m height.

• Semi-erect stooping posture.

• Cranial capacity of 1450cc.