USI.3a Archaeology

What is the primary focus of archaeology?

• The study of human history and prehistory through excavation and analysis of artifacts

• The study of ancient languages and scripts

• The study of ancient art and architecture

• The study of ancient myths and legends

Which period is considered one of the most intriguing by archaeologists?

• The time of the Paleo-Indians

• The Roman Empire

• The Renaissance

• The Industrial Revolution

What method do archaeologists often use to document the location of finds at a site?

• A grid system

• A GPS tracking system

• A digital mapping tool

• A photographic record

What type of lifestyle did the Paleo-Indians have?

• Hunter-gatherers

• Agricultural settlers

• Urban dwellers

• Nomadic herders

What can archaeologists infer by studying material evidence left behind by ancient cultures?

• How people lived, what they ate, and how they interacted with their surroundings

• The exact dates of historical events

• The languages spoken by ancient peoples

• The religious beliefs of ancient cultures