Question

Which one of the following has the largest cranial capacity ranging from 1300-1750 cm³?

Options

• Homo erectus

• Homo habilis

• Homo sapiens neanderthalensis

• Homo sapiens

Answer 1

Homo sapiens neanderthalensis

Explanation:

Neanderthal man, which lived approximately 150,000 to 25,000 years ago, had a cranial capacity significantly larger than earlier hominids like Homo erectus or Homo habilis. Their brain size ranged from about 1300 to 1750 cm³, larger even than that of modern Homo sapiens, reflecting advanced cognitive functions and adaptation to their environment.