Archeology Questions

What ancient civilization built the Great Pyramid of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World?

• Ancient Egyptians

• Ancient Greeks

• Mesopotamians

• Mayans

What archaeological site in England is famous for its circle of standing stones, believed to have been constructed in the Neolithic period?

• Stonehenge

• Machu Picchu

• Petra

• Easter Island

What method in archaeology involves the systematic removal of soil layers to reveal artifacts and features buried beneath the ground?

• Excavation

• Survey

• Remote sensing

• Stratigraphy

What type of archaeological site is characterized by the presence of discarded household waste, providing valuable insights into ancient daily life?

• Midden

• Hearth

• Workshop

• Ritual site

What is the term for the study of ancient human societies through the analysis of material culture?

• Archaeology

• Anthropology

• Paleontology

• Geology

What branch of archaeology focuses on the study of ancient human diets and foodways through the analysis of animal remains found at archaeological sites?

• Zooarchaeology

• Paleobotany

• Paleodietary analysis

• Taphonomy

What is the term for the study of ancient human skeletal remains, focusing on demographic characteristics, health status, and population dynamics?

• Bioarchaeology

• Osteology

• Forensic anthropology

• Paleopathology

What type of archaeological site is characterized by the presence of large earthworks constructed by prehistoric peoples, often used for ceremonial or burial purposes?

• Mound site

• Cave site

• Rock shelter

• Cliff dwelling

What ancient city in Italy was buried under volcanic ash and pumice after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD?

• Pompeii

• Athens

• Rome

• Ephesus

What branch of archaeology focuses on the study of prehistoric animal and plant remains, including dinosaur fossils?

• Paleontology

• Zooarchaeology

• Archaeobotany

• Taphonomy