What did early 19th century evolutionists mean by the concept of societies as "living fossils"?

What will be an ideal response?


They were examples of what more advanced societies were believed to have looked like in their earlier states of evolution.

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Bone, antler, and ivory

A) were very important materials for Magdalenian technology B) could be made into household implements like spatulas and scrapers C) could be turned into beads and bracelets D) were used like plastic is today E) all of the above

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Shaker communities accepted which of these?

A) ?Second Coming of Christ was anticipated imminently. B) ?Men and women were equal. C) ?Private property was valued. D) ?People should "be fruitful and multiply."

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Which of the following have been taught to use sign language?

a. baboons b. chimpanzees c. macaques d. lemurs e. vervets

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French structuralism is based on the study of binary oppositions

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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