Neanderthals and Homo sapiens shared some cultural similarities like using fire and tools, hunting, and living in social groups. However, Neanderthals lacked symbolic thought and language. They buried their dead and had spirituality but no art or jewelry. Neanderthals had larger brains than Homo sapiens but lacked an advanced culture. While they could make grunts and screams, their voice boxes were smaller. Theories on Neanderthal extinction include that they were outcompeted by Homo sapiens who had advantages in communication and culture, or that the two species interbred until Neanderthal traits disappeared.

1. By: Daniel MinzNeanderthal

2. Homo sapiens CultureNeanderthal CultureVs.Tools

3. Hunted

4. Used fire

5. Stayed in groups and cared for one anotherSymbolic culture = very low stage of imaginative thinking:Buried their dead; spirituality

6. Jewellery

7. NO LANGUAGEToolsHuntedUsed fireStayed in groups and cared for one anotherSymbolic culture = abstract thought allowed for species to think symbolically which lead to the following:LanguageBuried their deadBody painting PaintingsArtJewellery That’s what she saidUgaUga!

8. Even though they had no language they still Had a voice box which allowed speech such as:GruntsRoarsScreamsAnd ugaugasNeanderthals had higher pitched voices since their voice box was smaller than ours; a homo sapiens voice box wouldn't be able to fit in a Neanderthal neck.For a Neanderthal the word beat when spoken would turn out as bitNeanderthal speech