Exploring History and Culture Quiz

What is an archaeologist?

• A person who writes fiction stories

• A scientist who examines objects such as bones and tools to learn about past peoples and cultures

• A person who builds modern tools

• A scientist who studies the stars

Which of the following best defines an artifact?

• A natural rock formation

• A material object of a culture such as a tool, an article of clothing, or a prepared food

• A living animal

• A modern invention

What does a historian do?

• Designs buildings

• Studies and writes about history

• Paints pictures

• Grows crops

What is a primary source?

• A summary written years after an event

• An account of an event by someone who was present at the event

• A fictional story about the past

• A modern newspaper article about ancient times

Which term describes social expectations that guide behavior?

• Artifacts

• Norms

• Values

• Perspectives

What does the term "values" refer to in a cultural context?

• The price of goods

• Lasting beliefs or ideals about what is good, right, fair, and just

• The number of people in a group

• The amount of money a culture has

Which of the following is a secondary source?

• A diary written during the event

• A textbook analyzing past events

• A photograph taken at the event

• An eyewitness interview

What does "evaluating" mean?

• To ignore information

• To judge or determine the significance, worth, or quality of something

• To memorize facts

• To create new objects

Which term refers to a specific point of view in understanding or judging things or events?

• Artifact

• Perspective

• Value

• Norm

Which of the following is an example of an artifact?

• A stone tool used by early humans

• A wild animal

• A mountain

• A river