Which of the following is not a characteristic differentiating Neanderthals from modern humans?
a. Neanderthals had smaller brains.
b. Neanderthals were shorter.
c. Neanderthals had larger noses.
d. Neanderthals were stronger.
e. Neanderthals had projecting brow ridges.
A; Neanderthal brains were, if anything, slightly bigger than those of modern humans, although the increased cranial capacity seems to be more in the occipital region than the frontal. Whatever the case, they were built to withstand cold and other physical hardships, having shorter, stronger bodies (choices b and d), with large noses and projecting brow ridges (choices c and e).
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