History and Archaeology Quiz

What is history?

• The study of outer space

• The study of what happened in the past

• The study of the future

• The study of human behavior

Where does the term 'history' come from?

• Spanish word for 'investigation'

• French word for 'research'

• Greek word for 'inquiry'

• Latin word for 'inquiry'

What type of evidence do modern day historians work with?

• Only oral sources

• Oral, written, or archaeological sources

• Only written sources

• Only archaeological sources

What do archaeologists do to study the past?

• Read historical books

• Watch documentaries

• Interview people from the past

• Dig up ancient sites

What did early archaeologists like Heinrich Schliemann do?

• Were criticized for 'treasure hunting'

• Critiqued modern day archaeology

• Focused on scientific methods

• Ignored archaeological sites

What is the first step in an archaeological excavation?

• Leaving the site untouched

• Excavating the site immediately

• Mapping the site

• Ignoring the site

What does each layer or strata in an archaeological site represent?

• Different types of artifacts

• Different time periods

• Different types of rocks

• Different types of soil

Why can identifying each layer in an archaeological site be difficult?

• Because the layers are disturbed

• Because the layers are too well-preserved

• Because there are no layers

• Because the layers are too distinct

What is the importance of conservation in archaeology?

• To hide the site from the public

• To make sure the site will last

• To sell artifacts from the site

• To prevent any excavation

What is the main focus of historical inquiry?

• To study what happened in the past

• To understand the present

• To explore outer space

• To predict the future