Unearthing the Past

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Which term refers to the time period before the invention of writing?

  • Contemporary history
  • Ancient history
  • Modern history
  • Prehistory (correct)

What are the two main societies studied in this unit?

  • Medieval and Renaissance
  • Archaic and Paleo (correct)
  • Ancient and Modern
  • Colonial and Revolutionary

Why do we know more about the Archaic people?

  • They were more advanced than other societies
  • They left behind written records
  • They were the first farmers
  • Their artifacts have been well-preserved (correct)

What did the discovery at Folsom tell us about the Paleo people?

<p>They had advanced tools (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on the text, what is a limitation of historians when they study prehistory?

<p>They cannot directly observe events (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

From the information given, what are pithouses and who lived in them?

<p>Pithouses were shelters used by the Paleo people (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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