Quiz on Archaeology and Related Fields

What is the correct term for studying the culture of the Maya?

• Archaeology

• Paleontology

• Anthropology

• Sociology

What is the correct term for the University of Central Florida's web site?

• .edu

• .gov

• .org

• .com

Which term is related to a letter made during the Civil War?

• Primary source

• Secondary source

• Tertiary source

• Digital source

What is the correct term for the official site of the Office of the President?

• .edu

• .gov

• .org

• .com

What is the correct term for a source that provides firsthand evidence?

• Primary source

• Secondary source

• Tertiary source

• Quaternary source

What should you look for in an article to determine its reliability?

• The author's name and credentials.

• The number of pictures it has.

• The length of the article.

• The number of comments.

If you were researching the creation of the U.S. space industry, which would be a better source?

• A journal entry telling about the first launch.

• A blog post about space movies.

• A fictional novel about space.

• A comic book about astronauts.

What is a primary source?

• A source that provides direct evidence.

• A source that is always a book.

• A source that is always a website.

• A source that is always a newspaper.

Why is it important to use a reliable website for research?

• To ensure the information is accurate.

• To find the most colorful images.

• To get the most opinions.

• To read the longest articles.

What is one characteristic of a trustworthy internet source?

• It is a government or university site.

• It has a lot of pop-up ads.

• It is written in a casual tone.

• It has a humorous title.