Readings

Question 1

Ecofacts

Answer 1

objects of natural origins e.g. bones, seeds, shells, may be examined by zooarchaeologists or archaeobotanists

Question 2

primary vs secondary context

Answer 2

primary - artifacts found in original place

secondary - artifacts that have been moved

Question 3

superposition

Answer 3

layers of canyons and cliffs are organized so that older layers lie beneath newer layers

Question 4

relative vs absolute dating methods

Answer 4

Relative - date in relation to smtg e.g. layers of soil where lower = older

Absolute - gives a more accurate age range, chemical or physical age range

Question 5

naturalism

Answer 5

seeks to understand the natural world via observation of nature

Question 6

Salvage anthropology

Answer 6

collecting of indigenous artifacts

Question 7

armchair anthropology

Answer 7

method of doing research without fieldwork. Rely on other materials and documents.

Question 8

ethnology

Answer 8

study of differences and relationships between ppls, societies and cultures.

Question 9

features in archeology

Answer 9

cultural objects found at site that aren’t portable. E.g. temple

Question 10

repatriation

Answer 10

process of giving back ceremonial objects to original culture.