Archaeological Methods Quiz

A multi-disciplinary academic field that examines the past, often using written sources, and is closely related to history and cultural studies.

An academic organization that offers distance learning programs leading to degrees through various courses and materials, commonly known as Indira Gandhi National Open University.

A collaborative effort where scholars work together to develop and deliver an educational course.

A group of people contributing their expertise to the development of a course. Often includes course writers, subject matter experts, and other individuals aiding in preparation.

A distinguished academic title often held by professors and researchers, signifying advanced knowledge and expertise in a particular subject.

A formal academic title given to individuals who have completed doctoral studies or have equivalent research experience.

An academic setting providing opportunities for open and distance learning, often with a focus on adult education.

A university offering diverse courses and programs in various disciplines, including history, culture, and social sciences.

A person who holds a doctorate degree (PhD) and often conducts research or teaches at a university.

An academic institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, often with a strong focus on research.

A department within a university that focuses on the study of history and its related disciplines.

A program within a university that offers courses and degrees in a specific field of study, often open to students who are not enrolled in a traditional degree program.

A group of teachers and researchers within a university who share a common area of expertise.

A person who provides specialized knowledge or consulting services in a particular field.

The study of human history before the development of written records.

The period of time before writing was invented.

The group of early humans and their close extinct ancestors.

A method of dating objects by measuring the amount of radioactive carbon-14 they contain.

A scale used to measure time in years before the present.

A period of time when there is no written documentation available.

A French archaeologist who coined the term 'période anti-historique' to describe the time before writing.

Material objects used, modified or made by humans in the past.

The process of uncovering and excavating an archaeological site.

Scientists who study the Earth's solid and liquid matter and its processes.

Any member of the group including modern and extinct humans and their ancestors.

The study of the magnetism of rocks formed in ancient times, revealing changes in Earth's magnetic fields.

Scientists who study fossils to understand the history of life.

The sources of knowledge for prehistory, including archaeological objects and remains.

The precise location of a discovery, including its depth within layers of soil.

Detailed and organized records of where each item is found during an excavation.

Diagrams and drawings that show the layout of an excavation site.

Examining soil's phosphate and potassium levels to identify signs of past human activity.

Detailed descriptions of objects found during an excavation, including their shape, size, and material.

Using an electric device called a potentiometer to measure subsoil resistivity, identifying anomalies like walls, ditches, or graves.

The importance of recording the exact location of discoveries so that they can be studied and understood in relation to their context.

A method that involves hitting the ground and recording the resulting sound and vibrations to identify buried features.

The use of electromagnetic fields to detect buried objects and features, ranging from iron tools to pottery.

The study of the past through the analysis of objects and structures found during excavations.

A detailed record of the shape, size, and material of each artefact found during excavation.

Using ground penetrating radar (GPR) which sends pulses into the ground, recording the reflected signals to create images of subsurface structures.

Utilizing aerial photographs taken at different angles to identify archaeological features through changes in vegetation, soil, or ground patterns.

A method that records the magnetic susceptibility of the soil, reflecting changes in its composition and highlighting buried features.