Unit 3 Week 5

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What are remnants?

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Left-over small parts or remaining traces.

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Who is an archaeologist?

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A person who digs up remains of ancient cities and towns and studies the way humans lived a long time ago.

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What is an era?

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A period of time or of history.

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What does intact mean?

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Whole; with nothing missing, broken, or injured.

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Who is a historian?

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A person who knows a great deal about the past.

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What is the study of ancient cultures called?

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Archaeology.

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What do archaeologists study?

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They study artifacts, structures, and other remains from past human life.

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What is an artifact?

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An object made by a human being, typically an item of cultural or historical interest.

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What is preservation in archaeology?

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The process of maintaining and protecting artifacts and sites from decay.

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What is excavation?

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The process of digging up and removing earth to uncover artifacts and structures.