The evolution of the Al-Sayyid Bedouin Sign Language (ABSL) occurred over generations, guided by
A) a small, isolated, and highly homogenous population.
B) a large geographical and social pool of individuals.
C) an existing spoken language from which the critical components of ABSL were developed.
D) only the deaf members of the community.

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The evolution of ABSL was guided by a small, isolated, and highly homogenous population, as the Al-Sayyid Bedouin community is composed of only a few hundred individuals who have intermarried for generations, resulting in a high degree of genetic relatedness and linguistic homogeneity. This unique setting provided optimal conditions for the development of a sign language.

The Evolution of the Al-Sayyid Bedouin Sign Language (ABSL) Occurred