Archaeology Take 2

Open Ended

Why is the study of archaeology important for understanding human history?

Open Ended

What is archaeology?

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Archaeology is the study of human history through material

Open Ended

Explain why it is important to distinguish between archaeology and paleontology when studying the past.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the difference between archaeology and paleontology?

• Archaeology studies human history through material remains, while paleontology studies ancient life preserved in rocks.

• Archaeology studies rocks, while paleontology studies human history.

• Archaeology and paleontology both study fossils of dinosaurs.

• Archaeology studies only modern history, while paleontology studies only plants.

Open Ended

What sorts of methods do archaeologists use?

Multiple Choice

Based on the map, in which region is Jordan located?

• Middle East

• South America

• East Asia

• Western Europe

Multiple Select

Which of the following could be studied by an archaeologist at the site shown in the image?

• Ancient building structures

• Stone tools

• Fossilized dinosaur bones

• Pottery fragments

Multiple Choice

What can you infer about the settlement pattern from the aerial view of the ruins?

• The settlement is densely packed with irregular structures.

• The settlement is organized in a grid pattern.

• There are only a few scattered buildings.

• The area is mostly agricultural land.

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The large rectangular structure near the reservoir in the aerial view is most likely a

.

Multiple Select

Which features can be identified in the outlined plan of the ruins in slide 6?

• Reservoir

• Cistern

• East Church

• Modern buildings

Open Ended

What is the significance of overlaying architectural outlines on aerial photographs of ruins?

Multiple Choice

What is the likely purpose of the stone block with a square hole shown in the image?

• It was used as a foundation stone for buildings

• It served as a base for a wooden post or column

• It was a grinding stone for food preparation

• It was used for water drainage

Open Ended

How do the scenes depicted on Trajan's Column help historians understand Roman military campaigns?

Multiple Select

Which features are commonly found in Roman military forts, as shown in the plan and aerial view of Kastell Dajaniya?

• Central courtyard

• Multiple gates

• Circular towers

• Barracks for soldiers

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Fill in the blank: The Roman road shown on the map is called Via Nova

.

Open Ended

Based on the map of the Roman Empire and the map of the Arabian frontier, what challenges might the Romans have faced in maintaining control over distant provinces like Arabia?

Multiple Select

Which of the following provinces were part of the Roman Empire in 210 AD?

• Britannia

• Macedonia

• Arabia

• Scythia

Multiple Choice

Which steps are important when beginning an archaeological investigation, according to the process shown?

• Make observations, ask questions, plan how to investigate

• Start digging immediately

• Only ask questions

• Skip planning and observe later

Multiple Choice

Based on the images provided, what is the main purpose of creating both aerial and ground-level maps of archaeological sites like Umm el-Jimal?

• To compare ancient and modern architecture

• To help locate and study specific ruins

• To create tourist attractions

• To make artistic drawings

Multiple Select

Which features can be identified in the floor plan of Building XVII-XVIII shown in the fourth image? Select all that apply.

• Courtyards

• Tower

• Reservoir

• Amphitheater

Open Ended

What evidence from the sixth image might suggest how the rooms in Building XVII-XVIII were used?

Fill in the Blanks

Archaeology is the study of past human life and culture through the examination of

and other physical remains.

Open Ended

What is one thing you learned about archaeology today that surprised you or changed your perspective?