Question

An anthropologist compares the remains of Homo neaderthalensis to earlier hominid species, like Homo habilis, and to the contemporary and later species Homo sapiens. He believes that Homo neanderthalensis were the first hominids to bury their dead. What would make this conclusion incorrect? (2 points)

Answer 1

Homo neanderthalensis did not have the enough skill set yet to bury their dead. These humans were not even capable of making their own tools for hunting and agriculture. They were only capable surviving through their environment by ways of trial and error. They still do not have the concept of learning and are just beginning to acquire it through their evolution.

Answer 2

In the given case, the conclusion would become wrong, only if there is a proof that some of the other hominids were burying the dead prior done by the Homo neanderthalensis. For the claim to exhibit, the anthropologist will have to find evidence, which will make sure that the burial locations of the Homo neanderthalensis are older in comparison to the burial locations of any other hominid species.

In case, if that is not the thing, and there is a proof that some of the other hominids have been burying their dead prior done by Homo neanderthalensis than the claim will come out to be wrong.