What is archeology Flashcards

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Archaeology

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The study of human history through artifacts

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Excavation

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The process of digging to uncover remains

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Artifact

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An object made by humans, typically of cultural or historical interest

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Ruins

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The remains of a building or structure

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Preservation

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Protecting or maintaining something in its original condition

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Ancient

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Belonging to the very distant past

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Civilization

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A complex society with culture, economy, and governance

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Fossil

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Preserved remains of organisms

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Chronology

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The arrangement of events in time order

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Relic

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A surviving object from an earlier time, often of historical significance

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Question: What does the word artifact most likely refer to?
A. A natural rock formation.
B. A man-made object from the past.
C. A modern technological invention.
D. An animal fossil.

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B. A man-made object from the past.

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What is the primary purpose of an excavation?
A. To preserve existing buildings.
B. To dig and uncover buried remains.
C. To reconstruct ancient ruins.
D. To analyze modern architecture.

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B. To dig and uncover buried remains.

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Question: Why is preservation important in archaeology?
A. To bury ancient objects for protection.
B. To protect artifacts from decay and damage.
C. To rebuild historical sites from scratch.
D. To create replicas of ancient structures.

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B. To protect artifacts from decay and damage

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Question: Which sentence best describes a civilization?
A. A society with complex cultural and social systems.
B. A small group of individuals in isolation.
C. An area with only natural elements and no human activity.
D. A temporary gathering of people for an event.

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A. A society with complex cultural and social systems.

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Question: What are ruins?
A. Newly built structures.
B. Intact historical monuments.
C. Remains of ancient buildings or cities.
D. Natural landscapes untouched by humans.

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C. Remains of ancient buildings or cities.

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Question: What is the difference between a fossil and an artifact?
A. A fossil is made by humans, and an artifact is naturally occurring.
B. A fossil is a preserved remain of organisms, while an artifact is a man-made object.
C. Both are modern discoveries unrelated to the past.
D. Both terms describe the same thing.

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B. A fossil is a preserved remain of organisms, while an artifact is a man-made object.

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Question: What does chronology help archaeologists understand?
A. The physical location of artifacts.
B. The sequence of events over time.
C. The materials used in artifact creation.
D. The methods used in ancient agriculture.

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B. The sequence of events over time.

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Question: What does the term relic typically refer to?
A. A recently crafted object.
B. A surviving item from an earlier time.
C. A future invention.
D. A natural resource like wood or water.

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B. A surviving item from an earlier time.

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Question: Which sentence correctly uses the word ancient?
A. The ancient ruins are being excavated by archaeologists.
B. He just bought an ancient smartphone.
C. They discovered an ancient spaceship on the moon.
D. The movie theater showed an ancient film from 2020.

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A. The ancient ruins are being excavated by archaeologists.

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Question: What does it mean to unearth something?
A. To bury it underground.
B. To discover it by digging.
C. To sell it in a marketplace.
D. To analyze its components.

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B. To discover it by digging.

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Question: Which sentence best shows the meaning of discovery?
A. The discovery of the ancient city was unexpected.
B. The discovery of the phone was planned carefully.
C. The discovery of new food trends is boring.
D. The discovery of a pen on my desk amazed me.

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A. The discovery of the ancient city was unexpected.

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Question: Why is a hypothesis important in archaeology?
A. It provides evidence for existing artifacts.
B. It forms a starting point for investigation.
C. It concludes all research findings.
D. It proves the validity of ancient texts.

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B. It forms a starting point for investigation.