WorksheetsArchaeologist Roles Quiz
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 2hrs 30mins
What is archaeology?
the study of animals and their habitats
the study of math used in ancient times
the study of people and artifacts from the 1900's
the study of people and artifacts from ancient times
(a) are objects like pottery and tools that were made and used by people of the past.
Most tools used in prehistoric times were made of which kind of material?
wood and bone
plants and sticks
metal and plastic
clay and mud
The (a) on coins help determine the age of artifacts found nearby.
Who study people and cultures both in the past and in the present?
biologists
historians
anthropologists
astronomers
What is the most commonly found artifact at a dig site?
gold coins
pieces of pottery
ancient tools
pieces of clothing
Why might an archaeologist want to interview local people near a dig site for more information?
An (a) is where the whole team works on digging up artifacts at the dig site.
Why is it not easy finding the remains of an ancient culture?
artifacts and buildings get buried under dirt, rubble, or other settlements
ancient people left cities without a trace
Before digging begins, archaeologists (a) the site, and then create a map of it to help them decide where to dig.
Most things from the past, like fabric, wood, and food (a) over time.
What do archaeologists create on site when they dig in order to help them keep track of where they find things?
a list
a drawing
a grid
a fence
(a) help mark the locations of objects compared to other things around it.
Where do archaeologists analyze their findings from an excavation by measuring, weighing, drawing, and comparing them?
at the dig site
in a lab
at a university
in a museum
What type of organizations like to collect artifacts from around the world and then display them for the public?
schools
churches
museums
stores
Why might an archaeologist visit a collection at a museum?
