Question

State four characteristics of the cromagnon man.

Answer 1

Cromagnon man or Homosapien's fossils lived about 50,000 years ago and became extinct about 20,000 years ago. It's characteristic features are:
(i) He was a cave dweller and hunter and direct ancestor of the modern man.
(ii) Cranial capacity was about 1660 cm${}^3$.
(iii) Face was perfectly orthognathous with a narrow, and elevated nose, arched and broad forehead, moderate brow ridges.
(iv) Jaws were strong with man-like dentition and a well-developed chin.