One Factor Mentioned in the Text as a Reason for the "First

question 21

Multiple Choice

One factor mentioned in the text as a reason for the "first golden age" of trade was:

• A) the invention of the cotton gin.
• B) the invention of the wheel.
• C) improved methods of transporting goods.
• D) the invention of the computer.

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Definitions:

Species

A category in the classification of organisms, referring to a group that can reproduce amongst itself and produce fertile offspring.

Bipedality

The ability to walk upright on two legs, a key feature distinguishing humans and some other species from quadrupedal animals.

Selective Pressures

The environmental factors that favor certain phenotypes over others, influencing an organism's ability to survive and reproduce.

Human Lineage

The evolutionary path leading to and including Homo sapiens, marked by significant milestones such as bipedalism and complex tool use.