Neanderthal seafood

Recent research published in Science reveals that Neanderthals living on the Portuguese coast consumed a variety of seafood, challenging the notion that only humans hunted marine life. Their diet included sharks, dolphins, mussels, and more, with marine resources comprising half of their diet. The rest included ancient cattle, horse, deer, goat, and tortoise. This marine diet may have contributed to human cognitive development. Additionally, evidence suggests Neanderthals in Italy dived for shellfish, using them for both food and tool-making.

What recent discovery about Neanderthals challenges the belief that only humans hunted marine life?

• Neanderthals migrated across continents.

• Neanderthals lived in caves.

• Neanderthals ate a variety of seafood.

• Neanderthals used fire for cooking.

Which of the following was NOT part of the Neanderthal seafood diet?

• Sharks

• Dolphins

• Mussels

• Octopus

What percentage of the Neanderthal diet was made up of marine resources?

• 100%

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

Which terrestrial animal was part of the Neanderthal diet?

• Elephant

• Cattle

• Kangaroo

• Penguin

What dual purpose did shellfish serve for Neanderthals in Italy?

• Food and shelter

• Food and transportation

• Food and tool-making

• Food and clothing