How were the Neanderthals and the Cro-Magnons alike and different?

Answer 1

Cro-magnons and Neanderthals were similar in the following respects:

• They were capable of language (though some scholars debate this)
• They used fire and other tools
• They both used animal skins for clothing.
• They both had highly advanced tools and weapons.
• They both were good hunters.
• They both buried the dead.
• They both had religions and had similar bone structures.
• They both had shelters.

Cro-magnons and Neanderthals were Different the following respects:

• Neanderthals lacked the level of innovation that Cro-Magnons had to create new technologies.
• Neanderthals had not discovered art, whereas, Cro-magnons had paintings, moldings, sculptures, and carvings. (though some scholars debate this and believe Neanderthals had art.
• Neanderthals didn't have Musical Instruments, whereas, Cro-magnons did.
• Neanderthals were short, stocky, and had big jaws and heads. Cro-magnons were homo-sapiens like us, so they were taller and had small jaws and heads.

Answer 2

Neanderthals and Cro-Magnons were both ancient human species that lived around the same time period. They were different in physical characteristics, with Neanderthals having a more robust build and Cro-Magnons being more similar to modern humans. They also had different tool-making techniques and cultural practices.

Answer 3

They're the only ones that never died out.

Answer 4

They are the same. Cro-Magnon were early modern humans.

Answer 5

They are the same. Cro-Magnon were early modern humans.

Answer 6

Cro-Magnon were early modern humans. They looked the same as us.