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Intro Words for Ancient History

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9th - 12th Grade

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Intro Words for Ancient History
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Prehistory

existing in times before written history; relating to a period of time in which contemporary records have not been created or preserved

a period characterized by the development of writing systems

the time after the invention of the printing press

a historical period marked by significant technological advancements

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Anthropology

the study of ancient civilizations and their cultures.

the science that studies humans as a species rather than studying a special aspect of their activity.

the examination of human behavior in social contexts.

the analysis of human genetic variations.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Artifact (also spelled Artefact)

a natural object found in nature

a usually simple object (such as a tool or ornament) showing human workmanship or modification

a complex machine used in manufacturing

a decorative piece of art from the Renaissance period

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Archaeology

the study of past cultures and civilizations through examination of their artifacts (anything made by humans)

the analysis of geological formations and their impact on human history

the exploration of ancient texts and manuscripts to understand historical events

the investigation of biological remains to study human evolution

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Historiography

the systematic study of history, as processed through an author’s brain and bias, working with the raw materials he or she has found

a collection of historical artifacts and documents

the practice of writing history without any bias or interpretation

the chronological arrangement of historical events

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