If Stones Could Speak P1

Think about the article “Archaeology 101” by the Archaeological Institute of America and the video “What is Archaeology?” to answer question 1. Which statement best describes the work of an archaeologist?

• An archaeologist learns about cultures from the past by studying the buildings from that time.

• An archaeologist recreates cultures from the past by examining records that people created to document their history.

• An archaeologist excavates and studies artifacts to learn about prehistoric cultures that did not leave written records.

• An archaeologist learns about the history of people by studying things that those people used in the past.

Which of the following is an artifact?

• Pyraminds

• Arrowheads

• Post holes

• Large Buildings

Which of the following is considered a feature?

• Written records

• Arrowheads

• Pyraminds

• Stone tools

Read the excerpt from the text “Archaeology 101” by the Archaeological Institute of America, and then answer the questions. The focus of archaeology has changed over the years. Archaeologists today study everything from ancient pots to DNA to theories of cognitive processes. This expanded scope of archaeology has necessitated the creation of many new interpretive approaches and recovery techniques. While the trowel continues to be a primary tool, archaeologists have also added satellite imagery, computers, and robotics to their arsenal. Excavations now often include dozens of experts from varied disciplines, including ceramics, osteology, geology, and botany, as well as research technicians with highly specialized talents.  Part A: Which statement best describes the central idea of this section?

• Archaeologists must develop new tools and techniques in their work.

• Archaeologists still depend on the same tools they have used for many years.

• A single archaeologist can not excavate alone.

• Modern archaeologists must be skilled in multiple disciplines.

Which quotation best supports the answer to Part A?

• “Archaeologists today study everything from ancient pots to DNA . . ."

• “This expanded scope of archaeology has necessitated the creation . . .”

• “While the trowel continues to be the primary tool . . .”

• “Excavations now often include dozens of experts . . .”

Think about the poem ”Travel” by Robert Louis Stevenson to answer questions 5 and 6.  Part A:What does the narrator most want to do?

• The narrator most wants to travel the world while he is still young.

• The narrator most wants to visit a peaceful, quiet desert town.

• The narrator most wants to find clues about how people used to live.

• The narrator most wants to work alongside boat builders and hunters.

Part B: Which quotation best supports the answer to Part A?

• “I should like to rise and go . . .”

• “Lonely Crusoes building boats . . .”

• “Not a stir of child or mouse . . .”

• “And in a corner find the toys . . .”

Which word from the poem means a place where travelers can buy goods?

• minaret

• bazaar

• palaquin

• caravan