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Which materials are commonly used as sources for retrieving the past?
Which materials are commonly used as sources for retrieving the past?
- Plastic, Glass, Wood
- Gold, Silver, Bronze (correct)
- Copper, Aluminum, Iron
- Paper, Fabric, Leather
How can a chronology be established?
How can a chronology be established?
- By analyzing the decay rate of materials
- By carbon dating artifacts
- By finding the same type/style of item in different parts of the world (correct)
- By studying the written records of ancient civilizations
What is an absolute date?
What is an absolute date?
- When artifacts are found in close proximity to each other
- When someone ties a specific date to a specific event (correct)
- When multiple sources agree on a particular time period
- When a written record is well-preserved
Which material is most susceptible to decay?
Which material is most susceptible to decay?
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What is a potential bias in the written record?
What is a potential bias in the written record?
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Which materials are commonly used as sources for retrieving the past?
Which materials are commonly used as sources for retrieving the past?
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What can be assumed if the same type/style of item is found in different parts of the world?
What can be assumed if the same type/style of item is found in different parts of the world?
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What happens to papyrus over time?
What happens to papyrus over time?
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What is a potential bias in the written record?
What is a potential bias in the written record?
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What is an example of an absolute date?
What is an example of an absolute date?
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