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Little Explorers of the Past

Archaeology

An introduction to archaeology and how we learn about history through buried objects.

history science discovery

10 Questions Easy Ages 5+ Oct 12, 2026

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1 What do archaeologists use to dig carefully in the dirt?

A Giant bulldozers
B Small hand shovels
C Spoons
D Heavy cranes

2 What do we call the items left behind by people from a long time ago?

A Artifacts
B Trash
C Toys
D Food

3 What is a person who studies the past by digging up old things called?

A A scientist
B An archaeologist
C A teacher
D A doctor

4 Where do archaeologists often find ancient objects?

A In the sky
B Deep underground
C On the moon
D Inside a computer

5 Which of these is an example of an artifact an archaeologist might find?

A A plastic water bottle
B A broken piece of clay pottery
C A fresh banana
D A modern smartphone

6 Why do archaeologists wear gloves when they find something?

A To look fashionable
B To keep the artifact clean and safe
C To help them dig faster
D To keep their hands warm

7 What is a layer of soil that has built up over many, many years called?

A Stratum
B A cloud
C A puddle
D A rock

8 What do archaeologists use to brush away dirt from delicate objects?

A A leaf blower
B A soft paintbrush
C A broom
D A vacuum cleaner

9 What is the main goal of archaeology?

A To build new houses
B To learn about how people lived in the past
C To find buried treasure for money
D To play in the mud

10 If an archaeologist finds a dinosaur bone, what kind of scientist are they often working with?

A A paleontologist
B A veterinarian
C An astronaut
D A dentist

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