Evidence for Neandertal symbolic behavior includes __________.
A) musical instruments
B) engraved items
C) extensive personal adornment
D) cave paintings

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While there is some debate about the extent of Neandertal symbolic behavior, one of the most widely accepted forms of evidence is the presence of engraved items, such as bone or stone tools that have been deliberately marked with patterns or designs. While the other options (musical instruments, personal adornment, and cave paintings) are also sometimes associated with symbolic behavior, the evidence for these among Neandertals is less clear-cut.

Evidence for Neandertal Symbolic Behavior Includes __________