Why must archeological excavations meet strict criteria before proceeding?

Ethics and Practices in Archeology

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To speed up the excavation process
To allow public access to the site
To prevent destruction of archeological sites
To ensure the site is profitable
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What role does a Registered Professional Archeologist (RPA) play in excavations?
They sell artifacts found during the excavation
They fund the excavation
They oversee the excavation to ensure ethical practices
They advertise the excavation
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What was a common issue with early archeological practices?
They were too expensive
They focused too much on cultural heritage
They often destroyed valuable data
They were too slow
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Why is the destruction of cultural sites considered unethical?
It disregards the cultural heritage of living people
It takes too much time
It is not scientifically interesting
It is too costly
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How was archeology historically linked to Western practices?
It was primarily a religious practice
It was developed in Asia
It originated in Africa
It was a product of the scientific revolution and colonization
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What change occurred as indigenous rights groups gained influence?
Archeology started to respect indigenous peoples' rights
Archeology became less popular
Archeology stopped using scientific methods
Archeology began to include more Western scientists
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the purpose of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA)?
To promote tourism at archeological sites
To allow free access to archeological sites
To increase funding for archeological research
To give indigenous people ownership of their ancestors' remains
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