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Archaeological Terminology Quiz
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Archaeological Terminology Quiz

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What type of archaeology focuses on the cognitive aspects of past human societies?

  • Quantitative archaeology
  • Neanderthal archaeology
  • Scientific archaeology
  • Cognitive archaeology (correct)
  • According to the law of superposition, in an undisturbed sequence of rock layers, the youngest layer is:

  • The least compacted layer
  • The layer with the most fossils
  • The deepest layer
  • The uppermost layer (correct)
  • Which method involves the analysis of tree ring patterns to determine the age of a wooden object or structure?

  • Cross-dating
  • Dendrochronology (correct)
  • Levallois method
  • Seriation method
  • What archaeological approach focuses on the study of the symbolic meaning behind objects, images, and motifs from past cultures?

    <p>Iconography</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which archaeological practice involves observing and immersing oneself in the culture of a community to understand their way of life?

    <p>Participant observation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What archaeological method involves constructing a chronological sequence of artifacts based on their typological characteristics, such as style and design?

    <p>Seriation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which concept refers to the belief in multiple deities or gods within a given society or culture?

    <p>Polytheism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What archaeological technique measures the decay of radioactive isotopes to determine the age of materials like rocks or bones?

    <p>Absolute dating</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of archaeological research, data is collected through observations, interviews, and interpretations to understand the underlying meanings and motivations in a culture?

    <p>Qualitative research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of change in a society occurs over a long period of time, involving transformations and developments across different historical eras?

    <p>Innovation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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