Archaeological Dating Techniques Quiz

What are the two main groups of dating techniques used by archaeologists?

• Relative and Absolute Dating

• Chronological and Typological Dating

• Stratigraphic and Superpositional Dating

• Ceramic and Typological Dating

What is the purpose of archaeological dating techniques?

• To find the location of artifacts

• To determine the age of artifacts

• To classify artifacts by color

• To sell artifacts

What is the main focus of typology in archaeology?

• The color of objects

• The type of objects

• The size of objects

• The weight of objects

What is the term for multiple layers of soil in stratigraphy?

• Strata

• Typologies

• Superpositions

• Chronologies

What is another name for ceramic typology?

• Metal Typology

• Stone Typology

• Pottery Typology

• Wood Typology

What is the more recent version of dating objects that relies on modern scientific techniques?

• Relative dating

• Absolute dating

• Historical dating

• Cultural dating

Which element is most widely used in absolute dating techniques?

• Oxygen-16

• Carbon-14

• Nitrogen-15

• Hydrogen-3

What is dendrochronology used to date?

• Rocks

• Trees

• Metals

• Fossils

What factors can affect the growth rings in trees?

• Wind and humidity

• Rainfall and sunlight

• Altitude and latitude

• Soil pH and salinity

What is the purpose of absolute dating?

• To find the relative age of an object

• To find the absolute age of an object

• To determine the object's color

• To measure the object's weight