An archaeologist who wanted to understand the lifestyle and social organization of Upper Paleolithic peoples would get the most useful information by studying __________

A. the habits of bears, elephants, and other animals they hunted
B. ethnicity in modern European populations that are descended from them
C. the characteristics of modern hunter-gatherers
D. mechanical properties of stone used for making tools


Answer: C

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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