alleryA tally stick is a very early way of doing what?
ADrawing circles
BMeasuring time
CWriting letters
DCounting objects
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Counting objects
1. A tally stick records counts by marks.
2. It dates back to the Upper Paleolithic.
3. It was not used for drawing, time zones or writing.
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