WorksheetsUnderstanding Archaeology
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is archaeology?
The study of modern technology
The study of material remains of past peoples
The study of ancient texts
The study of stars and planets
What is the primary goal of an archaeologist?
To find treasure
To learn about people from the past
To build new structures
To study living organisms
What is an artifact?
A natural rock formation
A type of ancient writing
An object made by humans
A modern invention
What do archaeologists do with artifacts?
Sell them
Ignore them
Destroy them
Recover, preserve, and study them
Why is the picture of human history never finished?
Because all artifacts have been found
Because archaeologists stop working
Because history is boring
Because new artifacts are always being found
What happens when new artifacts are found?
The picture of human history changes
They are thrown away
They are ignored
They are hidden
Why might some artifacts be lost forever?
Many human activities leave no objects behind
They are too small
They are made of gold
They are buried too deep
What is the best picture we have of people and places from long ago?
Paintings
Modern photographs
Archaeological findings
Written records
What is the first step in archaeology?
Destroying artifacts
Ignoring artifacts
Finding artifacts
Selling artifacts
What does the study of archaeology help us understand?
The future
The weather
Past human activities
Modern technology
What is a challenge faced by archaeologists?
Too many artifacts
Lack of interest
Too much funding
Artifacts being lost forever
What is an example of a famous archaeological site?
The Great Wall of China
A Famous Dig in China
The Statue of Liberty
The Eiffel Tower
What might archaeologists study besides artifacts?
Space technology
Contemporary music
Modern art
Shipwrecks and ruins
What is an example of an unsolved history?
The discovery of America
The fall of the Berlin Wall
The construction of Stonehenge
The invention of the internet
What is a common misconception about archaeology?
It requires careful excavation
It involves studying ancient cultures
It is only about dinosaurs
It helps us learn about human history
