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Language, distinct from other forms of communication is considered a uniquely human achievement. The use of language enabled humans to coordinate the behavior of larger groups and to manipulate their environment. Language helped humans to: gain preeminence over other species, interact socially, and invent. It was a key factor in the long process that led to the accumulation of knowledge that made complex societies possible.

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Unit 1A

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World History
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  • Stone Age
     
  • Indo-European Languages Developed
     
  • Early Belief Systems

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