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04 Mar 2024, 02:30
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When parts of the skeleton of a Neanderthal male were assembled together recently, by scientists they noticed a fatal rib wound. They assumed that it was the result of a hunting accident or a conflict with a fellow Neanderthal. But modern research indicates that this Neanderthal may have been killed by a human being.
Which of the following, if true, would most strengthen the conclusion drawn by the researchers?
A. Neanderthals only hunted in the forests, using thrusting spears.
B. At that time, only humans had developed projectile weapons.
C. The Neanderthal's wound was, in all likelihood caused by a thrown spear.
D. At that time only human beings had the type of weapon that would inflict this kind of wound.
E. Neanderthals and humans often came into contact with each other.
When parts of the skeleton of a Neanderthal male were assembled together recently, by scientists they noticed a fatal rib wound. They assumed that it was the result of a hunting accident or a conflict with a fellow Neanderthal. But modern research indicates that this Neanderthal may have been killed by a human being.
Which of the following, if true, would most strengthen the conclusion drawn by the researchers?
A. Neanderthals only hunted in the forests, using thrusting spears.
B. At that time, only humans had developed projectile weapons.
C. The Neanderthal's wound was, in all likelihood caused by a thrown spear.
D. At that time only human beings had the type of weapon that would inflict this kind of wound.
E. Neanderthals and humans often came into contact with each other.
04 Mar 2024, 11:44
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Option D seems to be most relevant.
Let's analyze the options:
A. Neanderthals only hunted in the forests, using thrusting spears - This doesn't guarantee the human intervention/ engagement in the incident.
B. At that time, only humans had developed projectile weapons - they might have developped projectile weapons but it does not conclude that the person was killed by a fellow primate.
C. The Neanderthal's wound was, in all likelihood caused by a thrown spear - other projectile weapons might also be responsible for the wound.
D. At that time only human beings had the type of weapon that would inflict this kind of wound - concentrates on the weapon which could only be made by human beings back in that time. Correct option
E. Neanderthals and humans often came into contact with each other - so what. Does not mean the Neanderthal male could be killed by a fello Neanderthal.
Hence, option D.
Let's analyze the options:
A. Neanderthals only hunted in the forests, using thrusting spears - This doesn't guarantee the human intervention/ engagement in the incident.
B. At that time, only humans had developed projectile weapons - they might have developped projectile weapons but it does not conclude that the person was killed by a fellow primate.
C. The Neanderthal's wound was, in all likelihood caused by a thrown spear - other projectile weapons might also be responsible for the wound.
D. At that time only human beings had the type of weapon that would inflict this kind of wound - concentrates on the weapon which could only be made by human beings back in that time. Correct option
E. Neanderthals and humans often came into contact with each other - so what. Does not mean the Neanderthal male could be killed by a fello Neanderthal.
Hence, option D.
