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Was John Lubbock a traditional or groundbreaking scientist for his time?

  • Groundbreaking

  • Traditional

  • Both

  • Neither, he was a banker

Answer

John Lubbock was a groundbreaking scientist for his time. He was the first person to use the term "prehistory" to refer to the period of time before recorded history. He also discovered that many of the stone tools found in ancient sites were used for hunting and gathering.
Discovering John Lubbock: The Extraordinary Life and Contributions of a Polymath

Discovering John Lubbock: The Extraordinary Life and Contributions of a Polymath

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