At the site of Terra Amata, in southern France, archaeologists have documented human activity dating back some 300,000 years. What do findings there indicate?

A. Neandertals were not fully human.
B. Homo habilis had language.
C. Early hominids cultivated plants.
D. The site's inhabitants led an essentially human lifestyle.
E. Homo erectus engaged in warfare.


Answer: D

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