Introduction to Archaeology Flashcard

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What is archaeology primarily the study of?

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Past people and cultures through their artifacts

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Artifacts

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Objects created by people in the past

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What is NOT something archaeologists typically study? Options: Ancient buildings and roads, Dinosaur fossils, Natural remains like shells, Objects made by humans

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Dinosaur fossils

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According to the Law of Superposition, which statement is true?

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Older artifacts are found deeper in the ground

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Which of these helps archaeologists determine the age of artifacts? Options: Studying modern cultures, Looking at tree rings, Watching adventure movies, Measuring artifact weight

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Looking at tree rings

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What is prehistory?

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The period before there was writing

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Which of these is NOT a branch of anthropology? Cultural anthropology, Paleontology, Linguistic anthropology, Biological anthropology

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Paleontology

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Which natural factor helps bury artifacts over time?

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Wind

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What type of material is LEAST likely to survive over long periods? Options: Stone, Cloth, Metal, Pottery

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Cloth

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Which environment helps preserve artifacts best? Options: Humid tropical regions, Extremely dry regions, Moderate temperature zones, Coastal areas

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Extremely dry regions