Which of These Distinctively Human Characteristics Was the First to Appear

question 75

Multiple Choice

Which of these distinctively human characteristics was the first to appear in early hominids?

• A) A large brain
• B) A larynx positioned low in the neck
• C) The ability to walk upright
• D) Opposable thumbs
• E) The ability to use language

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