History 1 - Lesson 1 Review (Paleo-Neo, Sources, Dating)

What does “BP” stand for in dating systems?

• Before People

• Before Present

• Beyond Past

• Before Prehistory

• Basic Period

In radiocarbon dating, the “Present” in BP refers to which fixed year?

• 1950

• 1

• 1900

• 0

• 2000

Which abbreviation refers to dates counted backward from AD 1?

• CE

• AD

• BP

• ca.

• BCE

What does “c.” or “ca.” mean in dating?

• Circa, meaning “around”

• Correct date

• Century

• Calendar age

• Calculated approximation

What does CE stand for?

• Central Era

• Common Era

• Current Era

• Christian Era

• Calculated Epoch

Which expert studies fossil remains of plants, animals, and microorganisms?

• Archaeologist

• Historian

• Anthropologist

• Paleontologist

• Ecologist

Which type of researcher mainly analyzes artifacts and structures from past human activity?

• Archaeologist

• Historian

• Anthropologist

• Sociologist

• Paleontologist

A researcher who studies humans from cultural, social, and linguistic perspectives is called:

• Historian

• Archaeologist

• Anthropologist

• Paleontologist

• Geologist

Who systematically studies and writes about the human past?

• Paleontologist

• Historian

• Anthropologist

• Archaeologist

• Archivist

Which specialist is most likely to conduct excavations at ancient cities?

• Historian

• Anthropologist

• Archaeologist

• Paleontologist

• Archivist