Unit 2 Vocabulary Quiz

What is archaeology?

• 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

Which of the following is NOT studied in archaeology?

• Fossils

• Artifacts

• Planets

• Ancient tools

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

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

Which term refers to early human ancestors?

• Dinosaurs

• Hominids

• Amphibians

• Insects

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

What is the process of taming an animal to live on a farm or keep as a pet called?

• Domestication

• Migration

• Cultivation

• Exploration

What is the definition of civilization?

• A simple society with no culture

• A complex society with established cultures and ways of life

• A group of animals living together

• A place with no people

What does the term "culture" refer to?

• The way people in a region live, behave, and think

• The climate of a region

• The geographical features of a region

• The political system of a region

Which of these is a cultural symbol?

• A river

• A national flag

• A mountain

• A forest