ASB 222 Exam 1 Questions with Correct Answers

ASB 222 Exam 1 Questions with Correct Answers


Question 1:
3 Goals of Archaeology
Answer:
1. Establish Chronology



Question 2:
3. Explain
3 Steps of Scientific Method
Answer:
1. Observe



Question 3:
3. Test Anthropogenic
Answer:
Something caused or influenced by humans



Question 4:
Archaeologist vs. Antiquarian
Answer:
Archaeologist is interested in the information Antiquarian is interested in collecting and selling
artifacts



Question 5:
Archaeological Record
Answer:
The body of physical evidence about the past. It's not an exhaustible resource. It will never be
complete because some things are lost in time.



Question 6:
Archaeology

, Answer:
The scientific study of past human culture and behavior through material remains



Question 7:
Archaeozoologist
Answer:
Scientists who analyze and interpret the animals remains found on archaeological sites.



Question 8:
Artifact
Answer:
Anything manmade or man modified



Question 9:
Assemblage
Answer:
Grouping together of different subcategories organized by common features ex: pottery, tools,
jewelry...



Question 10:
Baulk
Answer:
The "walls" in the grid at an archaeological site. Basically strips of earth left untouched
in-between different excavation trenches.



Question 11:
Bioarchaeologist
Answer:
Specializes in the identification of human remains



Question 12:
Bioturbation