alleryHow much of the human past does prehistory cover?
AAbout half
BAbout a tenth
CUnder 1 percent
DOver 99 percent
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Over 99 percent
1. Recall the idea: Lead section.
2. The source says: "Prehistory includes over 99% of the human past".
3. Over 99 percent is correct. Writing is a very recent development.
_Source: Wikipedia, "Archaeology" (rev 1376220772), section "Lead section"_
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