History of Writing and Language
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What does CE stand for in the context of dating?

  • Catholic Era
  • Current Era
  • Christian Era
  • Common Era (correct)

    • What does BP stand for in archaeology?

  • Before Past
  • Before Present (correct)
  • Before People
  • Before Period

    • What is the primary difference between manuscripts and inscriptions?

  • One is a written document and the other is a written text on a surface (correct)
  • One is on paper and the other is on stone
  • One is old and the other is new
  • One is written and the other is spoken

    • What does AD stand for in the context of dating?

    <p>Anno Domini</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the period before the Common Era?

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

    Why do we use CE and BCE instead of AD and BC?

    <p>Because they are more neutral</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of archaeologists searching for animal bones at excavation sites?

    <p>To determine the diet of ancient humans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of charred seeds of grain and pieces of wood in archaeological findings?

    <p>They are well-preserved due to charring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term historians use to refer to the information found from manuscripts, inscriptions, and archaeology?

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

    What is the significance of the title 'Our Pasts' in the context of history?

    <p>It suggests that the past was different for different groups of people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of inscriptions written in multiple scripts and languages, such as Greek and Aramaic?

    <p>To demonstrate linguistic diversity in ancient societies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be inferred about the age of the silver coin shown?

    <p>It is approximately 2500 years old</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of inscriptions on hard surfaces like stone or metal?

    <p>To communicate royal orders to the public</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of materials are most likely to survive for a long time?

    <p>Stone, bone, baked clay, and metal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the process of digging under the surface of the earth to find archaeological objects?

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

    What is the language in which many epics, poems, and plays were written in ancient India?

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

    What is the term for the study of the remains of buildings, paintings, and sculptures?

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

    What is the term for the writing system used to convey meaning in ancient India?

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

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