Homo Sapiens had few key capabilities to help this species to survive 230,000 to 30,000 years ago. One important thing is Homo sapiens had large brain. They could use their intelligent to make better tool like knife scraper, and spear point... to kill animal or enemy survive. Another key capability is Homo sapiens work together in a group. They work together in a group to trap an animal. Then they move in clear to kill it with spear. The next key capability Homo Sapiens care for each other in a group. They take care of their member if they got injured. They helped them to recover and able to work again.
Reference:
Inside the Neanderthal Mind
