Explain How (And What) We Can Deduce Anything About the Proto-Indo-European

question 68

Essay

Explain how (and what) we can deduce anything about the Proto-Indo-European language in the absence of any written records whatever.

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Definitions:

Mitosis

A type of cell division that results in two daughter cells each having the same number and kind of chromosomes as the parent nucleus, typical of ordinary tissue growth.

Consciousness

A state of awareness of one's self and the external environment.

Evolution

The process by which different kinds of living organisms are thought to have developed and diversified from earlier forms during the history of the earth.

Drive Theory

A theory of motivation that posits that people are driven to take certain actions in order to reduce the internal tension caused by unmet needs.