Archaeology

Archeology is the scientific study of past cultures through the artifacts they left behind. Archeologists excavate dig sites worldwide to uncover and analyze these artifacts, such as pottery, tools, and bones, to understand ancient societies. Their work is part of the broader field of anthropology, which studies human history and cultures. The video concludes with a reflective question about what a discovered weapon might reveal about its creators.

What is the primary focus of archeology?

• The study of past cultures through artifacts

• The study of ancient languages

• The study of future societies

• The study of modern cultures

What do archeologists primarily do at dig sites?

• Build new structures

• Excavate and analyze artifacts

• Teach local communities

• Write fictional stories

Which of the following is NOT typically found at an archeological dig site?

• Pottery

• Modern electronics

• Bones

• Tools

How is archeology related to anthropology?

• Anthropology is a branch of archeology

• Archeology is a branch of anthropology

• Both study only modern human societies

• They are completely unrelated fields

What might finding a weapon at a dig site suggest about the people who made it?

• They engaged in hunting or warfare

• They had no knowledge of tools

• They were primarily artists

• They were peaceful farmers