Asked by Gerardo Tenorio on Apr 27, 2024

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Cultural adaptation became much more highly specific and regional during the:​

A) ​Lower Paleolithic
B) ​Upper Paleolithic
C) ​Middle Paleolithic
D) ​Upper Neolithic

Upper Paleolithic

A period of time from about 40,000 until about 10,000 years ago that marks the beginning of "behavioral modernity." The tool industries of this time are characterized by long, slim blades that produced an explosion of creative symbolic forms.

Cultural Adaptation

The process by which a group or individual modifies their customs and behaviors to fit into a new cultural environment.

  • Understand the evolution and influence of cultural customs in early human societies.
  • Recognize the distinctions and specific characteristics in tool-making traditions among early human populations across different regions.
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Caitlin D'SouzaApr 28, 2024
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B
Explanation :
During the Upper Paleolithic period, there was evidence of specialized regional cultures with distinct artistic styles, tool traditions, and even burial customs. This suggests a higher level of cultural adaptation and diversity compared to earlier Paleolithic periods.