Bertha Parker Cody: Archaeology Pioneer

Where was Bertha Parker Cody supposedly born?

• In a hospital in New York City

• In a tent on her father’s dig site in New York State

• In a house in Hollywood

• In a cave in Nevada

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What was Bertha Parker Cody's profession before she became an archaeologist?

• A teacher

• A scientist

• An actress and circus performer

• A writer

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At what age did Bertha Parker Cody move to Hollywood?

• 5 years old

• 7 years old

• 10 years old

• 12 years old

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What role did Bertha Parker Cody initially take on during the scientific expedition in Nevada?

• An archaeologist

• A cook

• A guide

• A photographer

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What significant discovery did Bertha Parker Cody make in 1930?

• A dinosaur fossil

• A rare species of giant sloth skull

• An ancient pottery collection

• A treasure chest

What was found next to the giant sloth skull that Bertha Parker Cody discovered?

• Dinosaur bones

• Prehistoric human tools

• Ancient coins

• Fossilized plants

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What did the discovery of the giant sloth skull and tools help to provide clues about?

• The diet of ancient animals

• The history of early humans

• The climate of ancient times

• The migration patterns of birds

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What is Bertha Parker Cody recognized as one of the first to achieve?

• The first woman to climb Mount Everest

• One of the first Native American women to become a famous archaeologist

• The first person to discover a dinosaur fossil

• The first Native American to write a book

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In which state did Bertha Parker Cody make her significant archaeological discovery?

• California

• New York

• Nevada

• Arizona

What did Bertha Parker Cody maintain an interest in, despite her career in entertainment?

• Mathematics

• History and archaeology

• Music

• Painting

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