The Mystery of the Ancient Wooden Wheel

Is History before or after the invention of written records of a culture or society?

• before
• After

• None of the Above

What is a Historian?

• A Historian is a person who studies and writes about the past.
• A Historian is a person who builds houses.
• A Historian is a person who studies plants and animals.
• A Historian is a person who predicts the future.

What is the type of study of history that refers to studying things that are left behind?

• Archaeology
• Geology
• Paleontology

• Chemistry

What material was the ancient wheel discovered by the archaeologist made of?

• Stone

• Wood

• Metal

• Plastic

What insights can artifacts like the wooden wheel offer about ancient civilizations?

• A. Their language and writing systems

• B. Their technology and culture

• C. Their religious beliefs

• D. Their agricultural practices

Studying ancient civilizations through artifacts helps unravel the mysteries of human history and diverse cultures. What is one example of such an artifact?

How can archaeologists use careful analysis and comparison with other artifacts to make educated guesses about the society that produced the wooden wheel?

What valuable clues does the wooden wheel provide about the civilization that once existed in the area?

• Agricultural practices

• Architectural styles

• Transportation methods

• Communication technologies