What is archaeology?
Unit 2 Vocabulary Quiz

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Daniel Dubuc
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The study of stars and planets
The study of past human life through fossils and artifacts
The study of plants and animals
The study of weather patterns
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT studied in archaeology?
Fossils
Artifacts
Planets
Ancient tools
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the term "prehistory" refer to?
The period of time after writing was invented
The period of time before writing was invented
The period of time when dinosaurs existed
The period of time when the internet was invented
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a fossil?
A type of rock
A living animal
The remains or imprint of something that was alive long ago
A type of plant
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which term refers to early human ancestors?
Dinosaurs
Hominids
Amphibians
Insects
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the definition of a "nomad"?
A person with a permanent home
A person who travels frequently for work
A person without a permanently settled home
A person who lives in a city
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the process of taming an animal to live on a farm or keep as a pet called?
Domestication
Migration
Cultivation
Exploration
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