Archeology

Question 1

Archaeological evidence

Answer 1

Physical

• sources as far back as humanity extends
• covers all societal members

Question 2

Written sources

Answer 2

• Restricted to 5500years
• Limited to literate societies
• usually - male prejudice - written by men

Question 3

Bias

Answer 3

Occurs when a writers perspective is influenced by attitudes about race, gender, class, political or cultural differences

Question 4

Material most vulnerable to destruction by insects

Answer 4

Organic material and timber

Question 5

Natural causes of destruction

Answer 5

Climate and vegetation

Weathering effects e.g. Heat, cold, wind and rain

Question 6

Deterioration caused by plants and animals

Answer 6

Plants crack stonework, rats and mice wreck havoc on organic remains
E.g. Angkor in Cambodia - plants cracking stonework