Archaeology Vocab Quiz

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

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 

This word means the study of ancient things. Its root means ancient.

• anthropologist
• archaeology
• theory
• hypothesis

The study of humankind in all aspects, especially development and culture. 

• archaeology
• history
• anthropology
• bias

Cultural and historical background passed down through songs and stories

• culture

• hypothesis

• evidence

• oral tradition

The beliefs, customs, practices, and behavior of a group of people of nation

• civilization

• culture

• anthropology

• prehistory

The preserved remains of an ancient human, animal, or plant is called a:

• artifact

• dig

• trowel

• fossil

a complex society that has cities, government, and workers with specialized job skills

• city

• artifact

• civilization

• culture