Which of the Following Was the Key Characteristic of Early

question 104

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was the key characteristic of early humans that allowed them to effectively out-compete other species?

• A) Color vision allowed for the detection of ripe fruit and game.
• B) Mastery of fire allowed for provision of warmth in shelters.
• C) Agile hands allowed for the creation and use of tools.
• D) Mastery of fire allowed food to be cooked.
• E) A larger brain allowed for more complicated behavior.

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Definitions:

Market Revolution

A major transformation in the 19th-century United States economy, characterized by rapid advancements in technology, transportation, and communication, leading to an increased scale of commerce and changes in social and economic structures.

Wealth Gap

The significant economic disparity between the wealthiest and the poorest individuals in a society.

Cult of Domesticity

A prevailing value system among the upper and middle classes during the 19th century in the United States and Great Britain that emphasized the perceived virtues of women in their roles as mothers and homemakers.

Feminine Ideals

Socially constructed notions that dictate the expected attributes, behaviors, and roles of women within a given society.