Archaeology Test

Archaeologists study ancient human societies, and their main goal is to understand past human life. What do archaeologists study, and what is their main goal?

• They study ancient human artifacts to understand past human life.

• They study modern technology to improve the future.

• They study weather patterns to predict climate change.

• They study animal behavior to protect wildlife.

Ötzi the Iceman was a prehistoric human discovered in the Alps. What did scientists learn about him?

• He lived over 5,000 years ago and had tools and clothing preserved with him.

• He was a Roman soldier from the 1st century AD.

• He was a medieval king buried with treasures.

• He was a modern explorer lost in the mountains.

Archaeologists use ancient burial sites to learn about social status in past cultures by:

• analyzing the types of grave goods and burial practices found at the sites

• measuring the size of the burial site only

• counting the number of skeletons present

• ignoring the artifacts found with the bodies

Archaeologists use which of the following methods to decide where to dig instead of relying on luck?

• Science and History

• Guesswork

• Random digging

• Superstition

An important discovery was made beneath New York City's Wall Street. What was it?

• The remains of an old African burial ground

• A hidden gold vault

• A secret subway station

• A lost Revolutionary War tunnel

Satellites helped archaeologists locate the lost city of Ubar in the Arabian desert by:

• detecting ancient caravan routes beneath the sand

• measuring the temperature of the desert

• photographing modern cities nearby

• analyzing the weather patterns in the region

The Terra-Cotta Army was discovered in which way, and what does it include?

• It was discovered by farmers digging a well and includes thousands of life-sized clay soldiers and horses.

• It was discovered by archaeologists during a planned excavation and includes only weapons.

• It was discovered by accident during a flood and includes gold statues.

• It was discovered in a tomb raid and includes ancient scrolls.

Archaeologists follow which of the following steps when excavating a site like the Terra-Cotta Army?

• Surveying, mapping, careful digging, recording finds, and preservation

• Immediate removal of all artifacts without documentation

• Random digging without any planning

• Only using heavy machinery to uncover artifacts

Archaeologists use small tools such as toothbrushes and paintbrushes instead of dynamite when digging because:

• they need to carefully preserve delicate artifacts and avoid damaging them.

• dynamite is cheaper and faster for excavation.

• small tools are easier to carry than dynamite.

• dynamite is required only for large construction projects.

Archaeologists confirmed the discovery of Blackbeard’s ship through what method, and why might even a toothpick be considered valuable?

• By identifying artifacts and because even small items provide historical insight

• By using satellite imagery and because toothpicks are rare

• By finding a treasure map and because toothpicks are made of gold

• By carbon dating the wood and because toothpicks are used for navigation