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Introduction to Archaeology

Archaeology

Foundational concepts and methods in the study of human history through material remains.

history science archaeology

15 Questions Easy Ages 11+ Apr 11, 2026

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1 What do archaeologists call the objects made or used by humans in the past?

A Fossils
B Artifacts
C Sediments
D Geodes

2 Which scientific method is used to determine the age of organic materials by measuring carbon decay?

A Radiocarbon dating
B DNA mapping
C Tree ringing
D Satellite imagery

3 What is the term for the process of carefully uncovering archaeological sites by removing layers of soil?

A Mapping
B Surveying
C Excavation
D Sampling

4 In archaeology, what does 'stratigraphy' refer to?

A The study of star patterns
B The analysis of burial customs
C The study of rock or soil layers
D The classification of pottery styles

5 Which of the following is considered an archaeological feature rather than a portable artifact?

A A stone tool
B A piece of jewellery
C A brick wall
D A clay pot

6 What is the main goal of an archaeological survey?

A To destroy the site
B To locate archaeological sites without digging
C To sell historical artifacts
D To change the historical record

7 What do archaeologists call the remains of plants or animals preserved in the earth?

A Fossils
B Features
C Contexts
D Stratigraphy

8 Which type of specialist studies human history specifically through the analysis of bones?

A Paleontologist
B Physical anthropologist
C Linguist
D Numismatist

9 What is the term for the precise location where an artifact is found?

A Provenance
B Coordinate
C Topography
D Grid

10 Why do archaeologists keep detailed records of exactly where an artifact was found?

A To make the site look messy
B To maintain the context of the find
C To increase the monetary value
D To hide the location from the public

11 What are 'ecofacts' in an archaeological context?

A Inorganic tools
B Human-made buildings
C Natural objects like seeds or bones
D Modern garbage

12 Which tool is commonly used by archaeologists for fine excavation work?

A Bulldozer
B Trowel
C Pickaxe
D Dynamite

13 What is 'dendrochronology' used for in archaeological dating?

A Analyzing tree rings
B Testing pottery clay
C Checking metal purity
D Measuring rock hardness

14 What is a 'midden' in archaeology?

A A type of burial chamber
B A heap of ancient domestic waste
C A ceremonial temple
D A defensive wall

15 Which of these is a major ethical rule for modern archaeologists?

A Keep artifacts for personal collections
B Avoid damaging the site unnecessarily
C Focus only on gold artifacts
D Ignore records of modern history

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