Dating Methods in Archaeology

Which dating method examines soil and artifact layers?

• Typology

• Stratigraphy

• Seriation

• Radiocarbon dating

What is the maximum age range for radiocarbon dating?

• 10,000 years

• 25,000 years

• 50,000 years

• 100,000 years

Which dating method is best for obtaining precise yearly dates from wooden artifacts?

• Dendrochronology

• Thermoluminescence

• Potassium-Argon

• Seriation

What does typology in archaeological dating involve?

• Examining soil layers

• Categorizing artifacts based on shared characteristics

• Measuring radioactive decay

• Analysing tree rings

Which dating method is most suitable for very old sites using potassium in rocks and minerals?

• Radiocarbon dating

• Thermoluminescence

• Potassium-Argon

• Dendrochronology

What is a common challenge in archaeological dating?

• Excessive funding

• Contamination of samples

• Too many available methods

• Lack of historical records

Why is cross-referencing multiple dating techniques important?

• To increase project costs

• To confuse other archaeologists

• To improve accuracy and reliability of results

• To extend the excavation timeline

Which of the following is an absolute dating method?

• Stratigraphy

• Typology

• Seriation

• Thermoluminescence

What does seriation in archaeological dating involve?

• Examining soil layers

• Categorizing artifacts based on shared characteristics

• Arranging artifacts chronologically based on style changes

• Measuring radioactive decay

How does thermoluminescence dating work?

• By analyzing tree rings

• By measuring accumulated radiation in heated materials

• By examining soil layers

• By categorizing artifacts based on shared characteristics