Multiple Choice
Which of these provides archaeological evidence for the origins of human language?
A) fossilized brain casts of Neandertals that show the anatomical features for speech
B) existence of the FOXP2 gene, which is also found in chimpanzees
C) careful study of nonhuman primate sounds and gestures
D) the idea that different languages create different ways of thinking
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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