Author Question: Anatomically modern humans (AMHs) evolved from an archaic Homo sapiens African ancestor. Eventually, ... (Read 118 times)

naturalchemist · **on:** Aug 11, 2018

Anatomically modern humans (AMHs) evolved from an archaic Homo sapiens African ancestor. Eventually, AMHs spread to other areas, including western Europe, where they replaced or interbred with the Neandertals, whose robust traits eventually disappeared.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

Through the use of new, refined dating techniques, fossil teeth found in England and Italy indicate that modern humans reached Europe by 45,000 years ago. Currently, these fossils are the oldest dated modern human specimens in Europe. The new dates

A. confirm that Neandertals taught modern humans how to make stone tools.
B. allow more time for anatomically modern humans to have been in contact with Neandertals.
C. suggest modern humans followed Neandertal migration routes.
D. call into question the dates of modern human specimens from Romania.
E. suggest anatomically modern humans planned for the extinction of the Neandertal.