Question

Which statement supports the author's original statement that the beads found in South Africa
"have, provided evidence that humans engaged in symbolic or modern thought over 75,000 years
ago"?
Emergence of Modern Thought
O
These beads were made from the shells of small snails, which were similar to the
shells found in other digs in South Africa.
O
Forty-one beads were discovered in Blombos Cave, South Africa, which surprised
many of the scientists.
O
Before this discovery, many scientists believed that humans did not engage in
symbolic or modern thought until 45,000 years ago.
C
The beads were decorated and had human-made holes in them, indicating that
people wore them, which is an example of symbolic thinking.

Answer 1

The correct option is D). The beads were decorated and had human-made holes in them, indicating that people wore them, which is an example of symbolic thinking.

When did the archeological findings began in Africa?

Basically, the archeological findings begins 75,000 years ago in Africa.  These studies and findings provide evidence of early prehistoric civilization.

In 2004, two findings were made in Africa. The first one was the discovery of the ostrich eggshells bead and the second one was 30 seashells.

Both the discoveries were the evidence that they were used as the human jewelry in the ancient time nearly 75,000 years ago.

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