Early Evidence for Symbolic Behavior in H

question 30

Multiple Choice

Early evidence for symbolic behavior in H.sapiens found at Blombos Cave,South Africa,consists of:

• A)carved Venus figurines
• B)decorated red ochre pigment
• C)human burials
• D)stylized,decorated bone spear points

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