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Neanderthals were probably the first early people to?

Neanderthals were not the first early humans, but they were a distinct human species that lived alongside Homo sapiens. They had a similar level of intelligence and even interbred with early humans. Neanderthals became extinct around 40,000 years ago.


What is one way the lifestyle of Cro magnons differed from the lifestyle of neanderthals?

Cro-Magnon were known to paint on cave walls.


Do scientists think Neanderthals were as smart as humans today?

Well, let's think about this shall we? Neanderthals had brains that were around five percent bigger than ours. It does not necessarily mean they were smarter than us. But the idea that they were stupid is as old-fashioned and primitive as the Neanderthal stereotype comes across. They were far from stupid. For one thing, they could speak. Scientists had found a hyoid bone comparable to ours and this helped Neanderthals to produce a wide range of sounds-in other words, speech. So Neanderthals must have had some form of language. Language and the ability to communicate is one sign of intelligence. They may have had some kind of religion, though this is still debated. The skull of a cave bear that kept within a stone chest in a cave supposedly inhabited by Neanderthals. The cave bear skull was either some kind of trophy or some kind of tribal god. The Neanderthals also buried their dead, and a few burial sites were found with offerings. This not only shows care, but shows some kind of culture. In terms of creativity-they had paint, yes, but this may actually have been used as body paint rather than something to dab on the walls of a cave. But there has been an interesting find by scientists-a bear bone with a row of holes penetrated into it. This may have been a flute, which scientists suspect may have been made by Neanderthals. It's also been proven that they can show a display of emotions-aggression, empathy, sympathy etc. Basically, they would have shown the same emotions that we feel. When our species arrived, with our advanced technology, Neanderthals had tools which in some cases were more efficient than ours. For example, when trying to cut something as hard as leather, Neanderthals had larger tools that got the job done far more quickly than our smaller, more nimble tools did. Yet Neanderthals may have shown some kind of appreciation for our technology and tried to copy some of them-for example, they tried to make throwing spears and started to use ochre in their burials. Language, culture, emotion, inventiveness and the willingness to try out new techniques and technology was something these Neanderthals had, and it's these things that show high intellegence. So overall, scientists might just be able to agree that Neanderthals were as smart as humans today.


What is one way the lifestyle of cromagons differed from the lifestyle of neanderthals?

One way the lifestyle of Cro-Magnons differed from Neanderthals is in their artistic expressions. Cro-Magnons are known for creating intricate cave paintings and sculptures, showcasing a more advanced cultural and symbolic capacity compared to Neanderthals, who had simpler tools and less evidence of artistic endeavors.


Did neanderthals invent pottery?

I think the Neanderthals invented "Grooved Ware Pottery" which was found in association with Amud 1 and also at Skara Brae in association with Red Ochre Paint also used by Neanderthal in Burial ceremonies and the evidence is clear that they achieved Neolithic civilization.