Written in Bone Chapters 1-4 Review

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Meaning of 'archaeologist': Comes from 'archaeo-' (ancient) and '-logist' (studies).

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Studies history by analyzing artifacts and remains.

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Conclusion in Chapter 1 of Written in Bone:

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Archaeologists can locate old graves by soil stains the size of a human body or coffin.

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Why were there few historical records by early colonists?

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Many early colonists could not read or write.

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What does 'in situ' mean in forensic anthropology?

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In the exact position and place where an object is first found.

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Why pedestal a skeleton?

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Easier to see bones and positions.

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Skeleton feature difference:

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Males have a larger brow ridge than females.

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Features of skeleton to determine gender:

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Pelvic bones; skull; long bones; teeth; chin.

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Purpose of Jamestown Rediscovery Program?

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Find the location of Jamestown.

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Jamestown had two cemeteries: one inside the fort, one outside. Why?

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Settlers didn't want Natives (who had them under siege) to know how many colonists were dying.

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Main causes of death in Jamestown (1600s):

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Illness, starvation, and/or injury from warfare.