How were the first modern humans, known as Homo sapiens, different from other hominid species before them?

Question

Responses
A They were able to use fire to their advantage.They were able to use fire to their advantage.
B Their brains were smaller than previous species.Their brains were smaller than previous species.
C They were able to create tools to make work easier.They were able to create tools to make work easier.
D They were able to think of symbols and associate them with different things.

Answer 1

D They were able to think of symbols and associate them with different things.

Homo sapiens displayed advanced cognitive abilities, including symbolic thought, which enabled them to create art, develop language, and engage in complex social structures. While the other options mention important factors, they do not capture the unique cognitive advancements that set Homo sapiens apart from earlier hominid species.