1
Lascaux Cave is an example of an archaeological site that was
(A)
an accidental discovery.
(B)
found via remote sensing.
(C)
found via ground survey.
(D)
destroyed as a result of excavation.
2
One of the most famous types of which kind of site is in Giza, Egypt?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
The answer is burial site.
3
Probes of deep archaeological deposits are known as
(A)
random excavations.
(B)
horizontal excavations.
(C)
vertical excavations.
(D)
burial sites.
The answer is vertical excavations.
4
The type of chronology that refers to dates in years is known as
(A)
relative chronology.
(B)
chronometric dating.
(C)
relative dating.
(D)
actual chronology.
The answer is chronometric dating.
5
Which of the following established chronological relationships between sites and cultures?
(A)
relative chronology
(B)
chronometric dating
(C)
relative dating
The answer is an accidental discovery.
(D)
actual chronology
6
Which of the following dating technique is used on bone, wood, and other organic materials
up to 40,000 years old?
(A)
accelerator mass spectrometry
(B)
radiocarbon dating
(C)
potassium-argon dating
(D)
dendrochronology
Feedback:
The answer is radiocarbon dating.
7
Tree-ring dating is also known as
(A)
dendrochronology.
(B)
obsidian hydration.
(C)
cross-dating.
(D)
uranium series dating.
Feedback:
The answer is dendrochronology.
8
Define chronometric dating. Why is it important in archaeology?
Answer:
9
Name six common categories of archaeological sites. Of these, which are the most
important? Why?
Answer:
10
List at least two forms of remote sensing technology. How are they used in the field of
archaeology?
Answer:
11
Explain how surface surveying is done. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this
method?
Answer:
12
A Mesopotamian ziggurat would be found at this kind of site.
(A)
(B)
(C)
Feedback:
The answer is relative chronology.
(D)
13
A type of field survey that is systematic, detailed, and covers an entire area is a(n)
(A)
surface survey.
(B)
deliberate survey.
(C)
intensive survey.
(D)
limited-area survey.
Feedback:
The answer is deliberate survey.
14
All of the following are ethical responsibilities of an archaeologist undertaking excavation
EXCEPT
(A)
to make a complete record of the excavation.
(B)
to excavate only within the context of a specific research design.
(C)
to respect the feelings of the local people.
(D)
to pursue and punish any unethical behavior.
Feedback:
The answer is to pursue and punish any unethical behavior.
15
A drone equipped with a camera aided archaeologists in the discovery of
(A)
an Anglo-Saxon fish trap in the Stour River estuary.
(B)
the Pyramid of the Sun at Teotihuacán.
(C)
cave paintings in Lascaux, France.
(D)
royal shrines at Angkor Wat, Cambodia.
Feedback:
The answer is an Anglo-Saxon fish trap in the Stour River estuary.
16
The latest remote sensing technology in archaeology, which uses light detection and
ranging and provides precise images, is known as
(A)
sonar.
(B)
accelerator mass spectrometry.
(C)
potassium-argon spectrometry.
(D)
Laser Altimetry.
Feedback:
The answer is ceremonial site.
17
What important find was discovered at Stonehenge, England, in 2010 using a
magnetometer and geo-radar system?
(A)
a monument with stone uprights
(B)
a burial mound
(C)
evidence of extensive ancient agriculture
(D)
test pits
The answer is a monument with stone uprights.
18
Nonintrusive archaeology is archaeology
(A)
without excavation.
(B)
that uses remove-sensing technology.
(C)
that is conducted with sound research design intended to solve a well-designed problem.
(D)
using sampling excavation.
The answer is without excavation.
19
Which type of archaeology allows investigators to examine ways in which people exploited
their environment?
(A)
physical
(B)
settlement
(C)
excavation
(D)
chronometric
The answer is settlement.
20
Aerial photography, satellite imaging, and ground-penetrating radar are examples of
(A)
publication.
(B)
excavation.
(C)
seriation.
(D)
remote sensing.
The answer is remote sensing.
21
Which of these was discovered by the space shuttle Columbia under the Sahara Desert?
The answer is Laser Altimetry.
(A)
ancient river ruins
(B)
Atlantis
(C)
ancient trade routes
(D)
an ancient city
22
Computer-aided systems for the collection, storage, retrieval, analysis, and presentation of
spatial data of all kinds is known as
(A)
remote sensing.
(B)
LANDSAT.
(C)
CRM.
(D)
GIS.
Feedback:
The answer is GIS.
23
Archaeological sites discovered in the course of a construction project are examples of
discovery by
(A)
surface surveying.
(B)
accident.
(C)
landscape signatures.
(D)
intensive surveying.
Feedback:
The answer is accident.
24
An electronic and optial theodolite integrated with an electronic distance meter that is used
to determine slope distances is called a(n)
(A)
total data station.
(B)
ziggurat.
(C)
intensive survey.
(D)
limited-area survey.
Feedback:
The answer is total data station.
25
Explain why all excavation is destruction.
Answer:
Feedback:
The answer is ancient river ruins.