Written In Bone Chapters 1-4 Study Guide

Was tooth loss common in the 17th century? Why or why not?

• No. It was a shock when everyone started losing their teeth.

• Yes. Practices were not like today.

After investigating and experimenting, who did scientists believe was JR1225B?

• The Captain

• Levy Neck Boy

• Richard Mutton

• William Neal

What is an artifact?

• Something created by people in the past

• Something created by people in the future

• Something created by archeologist from the present

• Something created by zoologist from the past

Give three examples of Artifacts from the text.

• plates, spoons, knives

• purses, belts, shirts

• Pottery, beads parts of weapons

Forensic anthropologists...

• study soil

• study ships

• study artifacts

• study bodies

Archaeologist search for....

• artifacts

• bodies

• soil

• ships

What is arthritis?

• a painful organ that affects the blood

• a painful disease that affects the joints of older people

• a painful cut that burns when infected

What made scientists believe that the captain suffered from this arthritis?

• They noticed his strong muscles

• They noticed lipping on his bones

• They noticed his missing teeth

• They noticed he was shrouded

How were scientists able to determine the identity of the captain? Give 3 examples.

• The isotopes in his teeth showed he was from a certain area and showed his origin.

• He was buried in a coffin with a staff, which shows his elite status.

• He was buried with a birth certificate.

• The historical records indicate three Captains that reached Jamestown that year.

How were most people buried in the 17th Century?

• behind the fort

• on a pedestal

• thrown in hole

• shrouded in cloth