The Neanderthal skeleton known as the "old man" showed evidence of many injuries over a long life. Several broken bones had healed, and almost all of his teeth had fallen out. What does this most likely indicate?

A. Neanderthal bones were very delicate and easily broken.

B. The Neanderthals practiced cannibalism.

C. The Neanderthals cared for the wounded and the elderly.

D. The Neanderthals ate a lot of sugary foods, causing tooth decay.

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Tia Clayton

Biology

17 April, 22:49

The Neanderthal skeleton known as the "old man" showed evidence of many injuries over a long life. Several broken bones had healed, and almost all of his teeth had fallen out. What does this most likely indicate?

A. Neanderthal bones were very delicate and easily broken.

B. The Neanderthals practiced cannibalism.

C. The Neanderthals cared for the wounded and the elderly.

D. The Neanderthals ate a lot of sugary foods, causing tooth decay.

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Ronan Callahan · Answer 1

The answer is C: The Neanderthals cared for the wounded and the elderly. The fact that the skeleton showed signs of broken bones that had healed indicated that the individual had been nurtured back to health after injury. The loss of teeth showed that the individual had lived to an old age.