Archaeology - - Introductory Quiz

What is the job of an Archaeologist?

• to study past cultures, human remains, settlements, fossils, and artifacts
• To study scientific and historical fossils from dinosaurs
• To find cool stuff underground
• To study the relationship between geography and fossils 

An area where archaeologist dig things up from the past is called

• site 
• wash
• hole
• laboratory

A scientist who studies the origin, culture, and values of different people is a/an

• anthropologist
• botanist
• culturist
• ornithologist

What test would be the best way to analyze the date of a fossil or artifact?

• Carbon Ray test
• Artifact testing
• Archaeological dating
• Carbon Dating

Archaeology is important because it helps us understand our ______.

• past
• present 
• future
• dreams

What is an artifact?

• An imprint of a plant from long ago
• The remains of a person from long ago
• A food prepared or eaten by humans
• An object made or used by humans 

A radioactive isotope of carbon used to date the age of fossils, artifacts, and other objects. 

• carbon-14
• midden
• stratigraphy
• site

One way scientists find archaeology sites is by looking for strange changes or patterns in the terrain, trees, or plants.

• TRUE
• FALSE

Which of the following items do archaeologists use at a site?

• shovels
• brushes
• books
• All of these 

"A replica, or copy, of an ancient Greek helmet is         a primary source."                             Is this TRUE or FALSE?

• TRUE
• FALSE