Archaeology Flashcards
1
Q
What is archaeology?
A
The study of remains left by people in the past
2
Q
What is the name given when archaeologists dig up the ground
A
Excavation
This is to find evidence left by people int he past
3
Q
True or False: Archaeology is our only source of information about prehistoric times
A
True
4
Q
What are the 5 ways of how archaeologists find sites?
A
- The ruins of an old building
- An aerial photograph (from a helicopter or drone)
- Rescue archaeology
- Research archaeology
- Accidental
