Archaeological Terminology Quiz

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Which of the following best defines an artifact?

A portable object altered or made by humans (correct)
A natural object used by humans
A non-portable human-made structure
The location where remains are found

An archaeological site only includes artifacts.

False (B)

What is the term for the non-portable remains of human activity?

archaeological feature

The total sum of the past's remains is known as the ______ record.

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Match the following terms with their descriptions:

<p>Cultural heritage = Tangible and intangible objects meaningful to a culture Ecofact = Natural remains used or altered by humans Archaeological context = Matrix, association, and provenience of artifacts Archaeological site = Ensemble of finds in a location</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Archaeological Record

Total sum of all past remains discovered by archaeologists.

Cultural Heritage

All tangible or intangible objects meaningful to a specific culture.

Artifact

A human-made or altered object that is portable.

Ecofact

Natural remains used or altered by humans, not man-made.

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Archaeological Context

Matrix, association, and provenience of artifacts in a site.

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Study Notes

Archaeological Terminology

The archeological record encompasses all remnants from the past.
Cultural heritage includes all tangible and intangible objects significant to a culture.
An artifact is a portable object, either made or altered by humans.
Ecofacts are natural or non-human remains used or modified by humans.
An archaeological feature is similar to an artifact but is not portable––like a midden.
An archaeological site is a collection of features, artifacts, and ecofacts in a specific location.
Archaeological context considers the surrounding matrix, the relationship between artifacts, and their origin location (provenience).