An opposable thumb is characteristic of:
A. lemurs
B. New World monkeys
C. Old World monkeys
D. all of these
C. Old World monkeys
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Leroi-Gourhan's interpretation that the symbols used in Upper Paleolithic cave art, including abstract shapes and animal figures, were ultimately male and female symbols
a. was widely accepted by the archaeological community at the time, and is still considered the most likely interpretation of cave art today. b. was based on ethnographic and ethnoarchaeological analogy, made stronger by the historical ties shared by modern Europeans and the prehistoric populations who created the cave art. c. provides a good example of how archaeologists can escape the paradigm within which they are working to generate an objective and unbiased interpretation of archaeological data. d. was most likely influenced by Freudian psychology, which was popular at the time. e. was following the same techniques of analysis used for Hopewell platform pipes.
Sympathetic magic is grounded in the principle that "like controls like."
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Some climate scientists believe that the average global temperature might rise by as much as 10 degrees Fahrenheit by 2100. 2. In areas of the world where women have the same or close to the same educational and occupational opportunities as men, birth rates are low. 3. Based on what we know about evolution and natural selection, we know that eventually humans will adapt to high levels of smog. 4. Darwinian medicine interprets vomiting, coughing, pain, and fever primarily as evidence of low fitness. 5. The world's population has grown very little in the last 150 years, compared to the previous 150 years.
Explain the significance of the cave of Lascaux.
What will be an ideal response?