WONDER #1838: Who Were the Neanderthals?

Question 1 of 3

The first skeleton identified as a Neanderthal was discovered in 1856 in which country?

1. United States
2. Spain
3. Russia
4. Germany

Question 2 of 3

Neanderthals share what percentage of their DNA with modern humans?

1. 50%
2. 100%
3. 99.7%
4. 55%

Question 3 of 3

Which of the following is NOT true of Neanderthals?

1. used tools
2. buried their dead
3. controlled fire
4. used the Internet

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