Archaeology Quiz

Who was Otzi the Iceman?

• A Pharaoh of Egypt

• A mummy found in the Andes

• A well-preserved natural mummy found in the Alps

• An ancient Greek philosopher

What significant discovery was made in Lake Mungo, Australia?

• The tomb of an Egyptian Pharaoh

• The remains of Mungo Man and Mungo Woman

• An ancient Roman city

• The Rosetta Stone

What field of study focuses on human history through the excavation of sites and the analysis of artifacts?

• Anthropology

• Archaeology

• Paleontology

• Sociology

Which of the following is considered a primary source?

• A textbook on ancient Rome

• A documentary about the Egyptian pyramids

• A diary written by an ancient Greek soldier

• A modern novel set in ancient China

What is the term for the period before written records?

• History

• Modern Era

• Ancient Era

• Prehistory

Which era followed the Paleolithic Era?

• Bronze Age

• Neolithic Era

• Iron Age

• Industrial Era

What is a timeline?

• A list of primary sources

• A record of events in chronological order

• An archaeological site map

• A type of ancient calendar

Where was Otzi the Iceman discovered?

• In an Egyptian pyramid

• In a glacier in the Alps

• In a cave in France

• In the Australian Outback

How old is Mungo Man estimated to be?

• 5,000 years old

• 20,000 years old

• 40,000 years old

• 60,000 years old

What is stratigraphy in archaeology?

• The study of ancient texts

• The analysis of layers of soil or rock

• The measurement of artifacts

• The interpretation of historical maps