Question #N1423
The passage describes a major development in the study of human evolution: the discovery that Neanderthals made tools from materials that were more difficult to work with than materials more readily available to them. "That they were willing to go to such lengths for those materials suggests they were aware of the materials' qualities and that they had an advanced level of technological know-how," said archaeologist [Name redacted]. This finding also suggests that Neanderthals had a more nuanced understanding of materials than previously thought. What does the author suggest about Neanderthals?
The author suggests that NeanderthalsCorrect Answer is: D
The passage highlights the discovery that Neanderthals used materials that were more difficult to work with than other readily available materials. This suggests a nuanced understanding of materials that was more complex than previously thought. While the passage discusses the advanced technological skill of Neanderthals, it focuses primarily on their understanding of materials.