Unit 2 Vocabulary (2025)

What is archaeology the study of?

• The study of plants and animals

• The study of past human life through fossils and artifacts

• The study of stars and planets

• The study of modern technology

What do archaeologists study to learn about past human life?

• Fossils and artifacts

• Modern buildings

• Stars and constellations

• Weather patterns

What does the term "prehistory" refer to?

• The period of time before writing was invented

• The period of time after writing was invented

• The period of time when books were first written

• The period of time when humans started using computers

What is the definition of a "source"?

• A person, place, or thing where information comes from.

• A tool used for writing.

• A place where people gather to play games.

• A method of transportation.

What is the definition of a fossil?

• A type of rock formed from lava

• The remains or imprint of something that was alive long ago

• A type of mineral found in caves

• A piece of wood that has turned into stone

What is the definition of an artifact?

• A natural object found in the environment.

• An object or its remains created by a human long ago.

• A modern tool used for construction.

• A type of rock formed naturally.

What does the term "Hominids" refer to?

• Early ancestors of humans

• Modern-day humans

• Dinosaurs

• Marine animals

What is the definition of a nomad?

• A person who lives in a city

• A person who travels for fun

• A person without a permanently settled home

• A person who owns multiple houses

What is a common misconception about nomads?

• They are homeless

• They live in one place

• They are farmers

• They are always rich

What is the definition of technology?

• The study of living organisms.

• The application of knowledge, tools, and inventions to meet people's needs.

• The process of growing plants and crops.

• The art of creating paintings and sculptures.