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Assessment Questions 5.5
1. When did the classic Neandertal form begin to differentiate, and when did it evolve into its recognizable form?
The classic Neandertal form began to differentiate around 430,000 years ago, eventually evolving into its recognizable form by about 125,000 years ago.
2. What is the significance of the timeframe mentioned in relation to the establishment of classical Neandertals in Europe?
The passage indicates that around the time classical Neandertals were becoming established in Europe (about 125,000 years ago), another hominin thread had also differentiated. This suggests concurrent evolutionary developments.
3. According to the passage, what is the nature of the hominin thread that evolved into the classic Neandertal form?
The passage doesn't explicitly describe the nature of the hominin thread evolving into the classic Neandertal form. It mentions the differentiation of this thread around 430,000 years ago, leading to the evolution of the recognizable Neandertal form by about 125,000 years ago.