Question

What trait differentiates Homo neanderthalensis from Homo sapiens sapiens?

-the use of a broad set of lithic tools
-lack of mental capacity for abstract and symbolic thought
-a stocky build with large muscles and large nasal cavity
-an elongated cranium with very large capacity ~1430 cm3
-both c and d above

Answer 1

Homo neanderthalensis is differentiated from Homo sapiens sapiens by their stocky build with large muscles and large nasal cavity, and an elongated cranium with a very large capacity. They also used a broad set of lithic tools.

Step-by-step explanation:

The trait that differentiates Homo neanderthalensis from Homo sapiens sapiens is both c and d above. Homo neanderthalensis had a stocky build with large muscles and large nasal cavity, along with an elongated cranium with a very large capacity. They also used a broad set of lithic tools.