Archaeology Trivia

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Archaeologists study past human societies mainly through what?

Answer: Material remains

Bonus fact: Artifacts, structures, features, and other physical remains are central evidence in archaeology.

What archaeological technique determines the relative age of objects by examining the layers of soil in which they are found?

Answer: Stratigraphy

Bonus fact: In undisturbed deposits, deeper archaeological layers are generally older than layers above them.

Radiocarbon dating is most useful for dating materials that once contained what element from living organisms?

Answer: Carbon

Bonus fact: Radiocarbon dating measures radioactive carbon-14 remaining in once-living material.

An arrowhead is attached to which end of an arrow?

Answer: Front

Bonus fact: Arrowheads form the penetrating point.

Many prehistoric arrowheads were made by shaping stone through what process?

Answer: Flintknapping

Bonus fact: Flintknapping removes flakes from stone to shape sharp tools.

What term describes a deliberately shaped stone point used on arrows or spears?

Answer: Projectile point

Bonus fact: Archaeologists use projectile point for many chipped-stone weapon tips.

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