Archaeologist Roles Quiz

What is archaeology?

• the study of animals and their habitats

• the study of math used in ancient times

• the study of people and artifacts from the 1900's

• the study of people and artifacts from ancient times

_________________ are objects like pottery and tools that were made and used by people of the past.

Most tools used in prehistoric times were made of which kind of material?

• wood and bone

• plants and sticks

• metal and plastic

• clay and mud

The _________________ on coins help determine the age of artifacts found nearby.

Who study people and cultures both in the past and in the present?

• biologists

• historians

• anthropologists

• astronomers

What is the most commonly found artifact at a dig site?

• gold coins

• pieces of pottery

• ancient tools

• pieces of clothing

Why might an archaeologist want to interview local people near a dig site for more information?

An _________________ is where the whole team works on digging up artifacts at the dig site.

Why is it not easy finding the remains of an ancient culture?

• artifacts and buildings get buried under dirt, rubble, or other settlements

• ancient people left cities without a trace

Before digging begins, archaeologists _________________ the site, and then create a map of it to help them decide where to dig.