The Thumb's Role in Civilization
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Why is humankind indebted to the thumb?

  • Because the thumb is the strongest finger
  • Because the thumb is positioned in such a way that it may unite with the other fingers (correct)
  • Because the thumb is the most important finger
  • Because the thumb is the only finger that animals have
  • What is the main idea of the text?

  • Humans have gained superiority over other creatures
  • Animals don't have fingers
  • Civilization is the work of the thumb (correct)
  • The thumb is the most important finger
  • What does the author mean by 'Civilization is the work of the thumb'?

  • Civilization depends on the thumb
  • The thumb is the most important part of civilization
  • The thumb plays a role in the development of civilization (correct)
  • The thumb is responsible for creating civilization
  • Why were the students astonished when the author said 'Civilization is the work of the thumb'?

    <p>Because they didn't expect the thumb to be important</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the author say about animals and their fingers?

    <p>Animals don't have fingers</p> Signup and view all the answers

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