Which of the following has NOT been suggested as an explanation for why Upper Paleolithic people made cave paintings?
A) The paintings were fertility magic, intended to increase the number of game animals.
B) The paintings gave Homo erectus a way of recording and transmitting information across generations.
C) The paintings were historical representations.
D) The paintings were associated with rites of passage.
E) The paintings were magical representations of successful hunts.

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Homo erectus did not create cave paintings during the Upper Paleolithic period, so it is not a valid explanation for why they were made.

Which of the Following Has NOT Been Suggested as an Explanation