The Origin of Language
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When did spoken language likely develop?

  • Around 10,000 years ago
  • Between 100,000 and 50,000 years ago (correct)
  • Between 1,000 and 500 years ago
  • Around 200,000 years ago

    • When does writing date back to?

  • About 500 years ago
  • About 5,000 years ago (correct)
  • Around 50,000 years ago
  • Around 100,000 years ago

    • What is one of the hypotheses or beliefs about the origin of language?

  • Belief in extraterrestrial intervention
  • Belief in divine creation (correct)
  • Belief in linguistic mutation
  • Belief in spontaneous generation

    • What is one of the theories of the origins of language mentioned in the text?

    <p>The Mama Theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key component of language as mentioned in the text?

    <p>A system of communication consisting of sounds, words, and grammar</p> Signup and view all the answers

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