Unearthing Ancient Civilizations

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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?

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?

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?

Papyrus Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential bias in the written record?

Preservation of popular conceptions Signup and view all the answers

Which materials are commonly used as sources for retrieving the past?

Clay, Stone, Metal Signup and view all the answers

What can be assumed if the same type/style of item is found in different parts of the world?

The item was made at the same time in both locations Signup and view all the answers

What happens to papyrus over time?

It decays very quickly Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential bias in the written record?

Preservation of popular conceptions Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of an absolute date?

Finding a specific event tied to a specific date Signup and view all the answers

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Which materials are commonly used as sources for retrieving the past?

How can a chronology be established?

What is an absolute date?

Which material is most susceptible to decay?

What is a potential bias in the written record?

Which materials are commonly used as sources for retrieving the past?

What can be assumed if the same type/style of item is found in different parts of the world?

What happens to papyrus over time?

What is a potential bias in the written record?

What is an example of an absolute date?

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