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?

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

    What is a potential bias in the written record?

    <p>Preservation of popular conceptions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Clay, Stone, Metal</p> 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?

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

    What happens to papyrus over time?

    <p>It decays very quickly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential bias in the written record?

    <p>Preservation of popular conceptions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of an absolute date?

    <p>Finding a specific event tied to a specific date</p> Signup and view all the answers

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