The Development of Jewelry Was a Critical Step in Societal

question 42

Multiple Choice

The development of jewelry was a critical step in societal development, as it indicated the existence of:

• A) Abstract, symbolic thinking
• B) High status females within the group
• C) Rising sea levels, which transported seashells from far distances
• D) An early attempt to record the number of items a person owned

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