Exploring Archaeology and Artifacts

What is the study of human history using remains called?

• Anthropology

• Archaeology

• Paleontology

• Geology

Who are the people that study archaeology?

• Historians

• Geologists

• Archaeologists

• Biologists

What are the remains of cities, buildings, artwork, and weapons called?

• Fossils

• Artifacts

• Relics

• Ruins

What can tools such as arrowheads and knives tell us about ancient people?

• Their language

• Their diet

• How they hunted their food

• Their clothing style

How do archaeologists determine where to dig for artifacts?

• By guessing

• By performing surveys

• By following animal tracks

• By using metal detectors

What technology might archaeologists use during surveys to find potential dig sites?

• Drones

• Satellite imagery

• Sonar

• GPS tracking

What is one of the most important things archaeologists try to figure out about an artifact?

• Its colour

• Its weight

• How old it is

• Its monetary value

Which method is used to find the specific age of an object?

• Relative dating

• Absolute dating

• Comparative dating

• Hypothetical dating

What is one of the most useful tools for absolute dating?

• Thermoluminescence

• Dendrochronology

• Radiocarbon or Carbon 14 dating

• Potassium-argon dating

What does relative dating consider when determining the age of objects?

• The object's colour

• The object's size

• The object's surroundings

• The object's weight