Artefacts & Examining the Evidence

What is an artefact?

• Something made by children

• Something made by people

• Something made by animals

What can you find out from an artefact?

• We can find out about people who lived in the future

• We can find out about people who lived in the present

• We can find out about people who lived in the past

What happened to the most Ancient Greek artefacts?

• Their artefacts have either decayed, been lost or been destroyed.

• Their artefacts have either being kept, been found or been rescued.

• Their artefacts have either being used, been found or been saved.

Who/Which job's roles are responsible in finding these artefacts?

• Historian

• Archaeologist

• Zoologist

Can we touch, hold and look at the ancient artefacts in real life?

• Yes

• No

If we can't touch, see and hold the artefacts, how can we observe them?

• By drawing it

• By using photographs

• Just ignore it

In order to learn as much as possible about each artefact, list down all the sources to consider (what are the questions you may have?

What is the role of historian?

• checking the evidence

• examining the evidence

• looking at the evidence

As a historian, what kind of information will you get from the evidence?

What you need to do if you don't find any supporting evidence? Find your answer in page 13.