They are a hominid, but more specifically, they are considered a primitive human species.
One example of a short, powerfully built hominid is the Neanderthal. Neanderthals were a human-like species that lived in Europe and Asia until about 40,000 years ago. They had robust bodies and strong muscles, adapted to their environment and lifestyle.
Lucy was not a Neanderthal. She was an earlier form of hominid. Lucy was an Australopithecus found in Africa, Ethiopia i believe to be exact. She is was one of the first almost complete skeletons found. she got their name from the beetles song that was playing when they found her.
There is no way to judge neanderthals intellectual capacity in detail.
I do not believe there is an antonym for hominid.
The hominid referred to as "handy man" is Homo habilis. This species is believed to have lived approximately 2.4 to 1.4 million years ago in Africa, and their name reflects their association with tool use and primitive stone tool making.
Neanderthal
The premise of this question is inherently racist. "Advanced" and "Primitive" are subjective terms.
Primitive, or crude.
Advanced maybe?
One example of a short, powerfully built hominid is the Neanderthal. Neanderthals were a human-like species that lived in Europe and Asia until about 40,000 years ago. They had robust bodies and strong muscles, adapted to their environment and lifestyle.
Sophisticated. Advanced. Modern. Cultivated.
The opposite of primitive is advanced or sophisticated. Primitive refers to something basic, undeveloped, or in its earliest stage of existence. In contrast, advanced denotes a higher level of complexity, refinement, or progress in a particular field or context.
Lucy was not a Neanderthal. She was an earlier form of hominid. Lucy was an Australopithecus found in Africa, Ethiopia i believe to be exact. She is was one of the first almost complete skeletons found. she got their name from the beetles song that was playing when they found her.
The most advanced hominid in terms of tool-making abilities and spoken language was Homo sapiens. Our species developed sophisticated tool-making techniques and complex language abilities that set us apart from other hominids. This allowed us to communicate effectively, plan and organize activities, and develop more advanced technologies.
There is no way to judge neanderthals intellectual capacity in detail.
Human beings are like Neanderthals in the sense that they both walk, but humans are much more advanced.
Both fish and amphibians have primitive and advanced forms of life in their orders when compared to one another.