Ch. 2 L. 2 - Archaeologists and Prehistory

_____________ study the remains of past cultures.

What is another term for "carefully dig up"?

__________ is the time period, or era, before a written language.

Where are the Alps located?

How can we make inferences about past cultures using artifacts and sources?

What could you infer about a prehistoric culture if you found swords and weapons?

What could you infer about a prehistoric culture if you discovered rocks with symbols imprinted on them?

Match this inference to the correct artifact: "This culture must have valued family time."

• sword

• fishing line

• picture frames

• clay pots

Why was picture frames the correct artifact to infer that a culture enjoys time with family?

How old was the Iceman of the Alps?

• About 500 years old

• About 2,000,000 years old

• About 5,000 years old

• About 50 years old