Which of These Provides Archaeological Evidence for the Origins of Human

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of these provides archaeological evidence for the origins of human language?

• A) fossilized brain casts of Neandertals that show the anatomical features for speech
• B) existence of the FOXP2 gene, which is also found in chimpanzees
• C) careful study of nonhuman primate sounds and gestures
• D) the idea that different languages create different ways of thinking

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