Prehistoric Man Human Evolution Upper Paleolithic - Life Styles Of Neanderthals

The video explores Neanderthal life, focusing on their shelters, clothing, burial practices, communication abilities, and theories about their extinction. Neanderthals built shelters from natural materials and made clothes to survive harsh climates. They were the first humans to bury their dead, sometimes with simple rituals. Despite having different vocal capabilities than modern humans, they communicated effectively. Theories on their extinction include susceptibility to respiratory diseases and competition with modern humans.

What materials did Neanderthals use to build their shelters?

• Bricks and mortar

• Wood, stones, mammoth bones, and hides

• Concrete and steel

• Metal and glass

What unique burial practice is associated with Neanderthals?

• Building elaborate tombs

• Using flowers in graves

• Cremating the dead

• Mummifying the deceased

How did the Neanderthals' vocal tract differ from that of modern humans?

• They had a larynx positioned lower in the throat

• They had a larynx positioned higher in the throat

• They had no larynx

• Their vocal cords were longer

Which vowels might Neanderthals have struggled to produce?

• Aye, Oh, You

• Ooh, Ah, Ee

• A, E, I

• O, U, Y

What is one theory about the Neanderthals' extinction?

• They evolved into another species

• They migrated to another planet

• They were outcompeted by modern humans

• They were wiped out by a natural disaster

What respiratory-related issue might have contributed to the Neanderthals' demise?

• Inability to breathe in cold air

• Susceptibility to respiratory illnesses

• Lack of oxygen in their environment

• Allergies to pollen

During which period did modern humans likely compete with Neanderthals for resources?

• The Bronze Age

• The Stone Age

• The Iron Age

• The Ice Age