Ch. 2 L. 2 - Archaeologists and Prehistory

(a)   study the remains of past cultures.

What is another term for "carefully dig up"?

(a)  

(a)   is the time period, or era, before a written language.

Where are the Alps located?

(a)  

How can we make inferences about past cultures using artifacts and sources?

(a)  

What could you infer about a prehistoric culture if you found swords and weapons?

(a)  

What could you infer about a prehistoric culture if you discovered rocks with symbols imprinted on them?

(a)  

Match this inference to the correct artifact: "This culture must have valued family time."

• sword

• fishing line

• picture frames

• clay pots

Why was picture frames the correct artifact to infer that a culture enjoys time with family?

(a)  

How old was the Iceman of the Alps?

• About 500 years old

• About 2,000,000 years old

• About 5,000 years old

• About 50 years old