Question

What physical characteristic decreased in size from Neanderthal man to modern man?

Options

• Foramen magnum

• Cerebral size

• Overall body height

• Cranial capacity

Answer 1

Cranial capacity decreased from Neanderthal man (1450 cm³) through Cro-Magnon man (1660 cm³) to modern man (1350–1400 cm³). Despite this reduction, modern humans possess superior cognitive abilities due to more efficient cerebral organization and development, demonstrating that brain size alone does not determine intelligence.