Why Are Stone Tools Important for Reconstructing the Human Past

question 6

Multiple Choice

Why are stone tools important for reconstructing the human past?

• A) They are the aspect of culture most often preserved.
• B) They represent the most important part of culture.
• C) They define the home range.
• D) Tool use is a unique to hominins.
• E) They are always manufactured.

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