What Is the Strongest Evidence That Neanderthals Had Rich Symbolic

question 14

Multiple Choice

What is the strongest evidence that Neanderthals had rich symbolic lives?

• A) the discovery of crude samples of early writing in Neanderthal sites
• B) evidence Neanderthals used musical instruments
• C) cave paintings that outline a well-organized religious system
• D) their use of non-functional material goods such as jewelry

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