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What is an archaeologist?

• An archaeologist is a historian who writes books.
• An archaeologist studies past human cultures through material remains.
• An archaeologist studies living animals in their habitats.
• An archaeologist is a type of geologist.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.1

What does the word sacred mean?

• The word sacred means irrelevant or unimportant.
• The word sacred means temporary or fleeting.
• The word sacred means holy or deserving of respect.
• The word sacred means ordinary or common.

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What are clues?

• Clues are hints or pieces of evidence that assist in solving a problem or mystery.
• Clues are the final answers to a puzzle.
• Clues are random guesses made by players.
• Clues are the main characters in a story.

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A detective looks for ______.

What is an engineer?

• An engineer is someone who fixes cars and appliances.
• An engineer is a person who manages construction sites.
• An engineer is a professional who only works in software development.
• An engineer is a professional who designs and builds solutions using scientific and mathematical principles.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What has happened to the Sphinx over time?

• The Sphinx has remained unchanged since its construction.
• The Sphinx has eroded and deteriorated significantly.
• The Sphinx has been rebuilt multiple times.
• The Sphinx has been perfectly preserved over time.

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something left behind by an ancient people that tells us about their culture

• archaeology

• artifact

• maize

What is the primary purpose of archaeology?

• To study the future of human societies.

• To explore outer space and other planets.

• To understand past human cultures through their material remains.

• To analyze current technological advancements.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.2

Which of the following best describes a monument?

• A temporary structure built for a festival.

• A natural formation with no human intervention.

• A structure created to commemorate a person or event.

• A small tool used in ancient farming.

What does the term 'preservation' mean in the context of historical artifacts?

• The act of destroying old items to make space for new ones.

• The process of maintaining and protecting artifacts from decay.

• The method of selling artifacts to collectors.

• The technique of replicating artifacts for educational purposes.

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