Archaeology Quiz

Which artifact is the oldest?

• Chip Bag 2020 CE

• Drum Set 1500 CE

• Game Pieces 450 BCE

• Marble Pillar 1500 BCE

Which early society might the game pieces be from? Why?

• Modern society because they look new

• The Renaissance because they are artistic

• Ancient Greek society because they are old

• A society from before the Common Era because of the date 450 BCE

The chip bag is from modern society. What might a chip bag tell future archaeologists about our society?

• That we valued gold and treasures

• That we had advanced technology

• That we enjoyed snacks and had disposable packaging

• That we used stone tools

What is an artifact according to the text?

• A place where historical items are kept.

• An object that was made by a person.

• A type of ancient writing.

• A tool used by archaeologists.

Which artifact is the oldest based on the diagram?

• Chip Bag - 2020 CE

• Drum Set - 1500 CE

• Game Pieces - 450 BCE

• Marble Pillar - 1500 BCE

From which early society might the game pieces be from?

• Ancient Greece

• Ancient Rome

• Medieval Europe

• Ancient Egypt

What might a chip bag tell future archaeologists about our society?

• The types of animals that were present.

• The materials we used and our language.

• The kinds of plants we cultivated.

• The sports that were popular.