It's Archaeology 6th Graders!

What does the word 'archaeology' mean?

• The study of modern technology

• The study of future events

• The study of ancient things

• The study of dinosaurs

What are artifacts?

• Objects made or used by humans in the past

• Natural rock formations

• Fossils of ancient animals

• Modern art pieces

Who studies dinosaurs?

• Historians

• Paleontologists

• Anthropologists

• Archaeologists

What is the main focus of archaeology?

• Studying human history through artifacts

• Studying the weather patterns

• Studying the future of technology

• Studying the behavior of animals

What is an example of an artifact?

• A natural cave

• A modern painting

• A dinosaur bone

• A clay pot

What is the purpose of excavation?

• To build skyscrapers

• To create new roads

• To plant trees

• To uncover artifacts and fossils

What does the term 'ancient' refer to?

• Something from thousands of years ago

• Something from the future

• Something from last year

• Something from the 20th century

What is a 'site' in archaeology?

• A modern construction site

• A tourist attraction

• A natural park

• A place where archaeologists dig and explore history

What is the role of a historian?

• To study the stars

• To design modern buildings

• To predict future events

• To study and write about the past

What is the study of humans, past and present, called?

• Astronomy

• Biology

• Geology

• Anthropology