Archaeology Then and Now/Video

Which TWO pieces of text evidence from Archaeology: Then and Now supports the following claim. Archaeologists from the past were more interested in the adventure and exploration aspect of Archaeology than preservation of historic sites.

• a."Their predecessors of the 1800s were often mere treasure hunters who ravaged sites for collectibles."

• b. "...they can select appropriate ways to collect and analyze data."

• c. "Archaeological excavations require precise implementation of find-recovery systems that keep artifacts in order from the moment they are found until they are taken to the laboratory for analysis.

• d. "With little regard for preservation, he, like other early archaeologists, destroyed almost as much as he discovered."

Read the quote below. What can be inferred based upon the goals of research of archaeology?

"Regardless of specialization, archaeologists generally agree their research has three broad goals: to study human history, to reconstruct past lifeways, and to generalize about human cultures and how they change."

• Archaeologists focus only on the artifacts of the past to discover how they lived.

• Archaeologist are motivated to uncover the mysteries of past human cultures.

What was the author's purpose of writing "Archaeology 101" and "Archaeology: Then and Now?"

• Both passages explain the tools needed for a successful dig.

• One text gives an over all view of the field of Archaeology while the other identifies the motivations behind past and present archaeological methods.

Which TWO details support the main purpose of "Archaeology: Then and Now."

• Compares practices of archaeologists from the past with today.

• Identifies techniques and tools that archaeologists used.

• Explains the motivations and practices of archaeologists of the past.

Young Henry and his teacher being allowed to climb the pyramids in Egypt was________.

• unrealistic

• realistic

When they entered the tomb, all the people were allowed to roam the site and touch the material culture even though they weren't trained Archaeologists.  Is this _______________?

• realistic

• unrealistic

As young Henry walked around the marketplace with his teacher we could compare that to what line in the poem, Travel?

• where sunshine is reaching

• Hang for sale in the bazaar, -

What is unrealistic about the scene from "My First Adventure" inside the artifact tent?

• All the artifacts are tagged and labeled on display.

• Henry (Young Indiana) picks up the flute and blows into it.

How does Henry (Young Indiana) compare to the boy in the poem, Travel?

• They both are from Princeton, New Jersey.

• Both their fathers were well known professors at prestigious universities.

• They both share a vivid imagination, curiousity, and eagerness to learn about places and people.

What were the people of the Neolithic Era known as?

• City Slickers

• Hunters and Gatherers

• Heavy Lifters and Equipment Movers