The Discovery of Decorative Objects Such as Painted Seashells Pierced

Multiple Choice

The discovery of decorative objects such as painted seashells pierced to make beads is significant because it indicates that early Homo sapiens

A) had a complex economic structure.
B) lived in highly stratified societies.
C) crafted objects to communicate with one another before they acquired language.
D) were capable of highly symbolic thought, and likely conveyed the meaning of these decorative objects through language.