ASB222 MIDTERM QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE
ANSWERS
Adolph Luetgert in 1897 correct answer sausage King of Chicago
Forensic Anthropology and Forensic Archaeology
George Dorsey, anthropologist and curator of the Field Museum, and some of his
colleagues analyzed bone fragments recovered from the A.L. Sausage & Packing
Company. Dorsey testified that the pebble-sized pieces of bone belonged to a
human female.
Aerial Archaeology correct answer studying sites from air photos; frequently used
for identifying crop and foliage variation.
Anthropology correct answer the study of humankind, past and present
Archaeobotany (aka Paleoethnobotany) correct answer the study of the
relationship of humans and plant life in the archaeological record.
Archaeology correct answer the study of past cultures based on their material
remains
Archaeozoology correct answer the study of animal remains in the archaeological
record.
Battlefield Archaeology correct answer study of archaeological evidence from
different battlefields of various time periods and cultures.
, Biblical Archaeology correct answer studying sites related to the history and
culture of the Jewish and Christian churches from a historical standpoint.
Classical Archaeology correct answer study of Ancient Mediterranean regions,
including the Aegean cultures of the Minoan, Mycenaean, Classic Greek and
Roman cultures.
Clyde Snow: "The Sherlock Holmes of Bones" correct answer -renowned Forensic
Anthropologist who traveled the world to identify the remains of some of the
most famous individuals who ever lived. His work included Josef Mengele,
Tutankhamen, the victims of serial killer John Wayne Gacy, President Kennedy,
victims of the Oklahoma City bombing, and the attacks on the World Trade
Centers.
-Physical Anthropologist
-mass murder cases
Cultural Anthropology correct answer the study of cultural variation among
humans.
Cultural Resource Management (CRM) correct answer conducted to mitigate the
effects of development on archaeological resources (this is my field of
archaeology).
Egyptology correct answer study of ancient Egyptian society between about 3500
BC to AD 400.
Environmental Archaeology correct answer focuses on how cultures and their
environment affect each other.
ANSWERS
Adolph Luetgert in 1897 correct answer sausage King of Chicago
Forensic Anthropology and Forensic Archaeology
George Dorsey, anthropologist and curator of the Field Museum, and some of his
colleagues analyzed bone fragments recovered from the A.L. Sausage & Packing
Company. Dorsey testified that the pebble-sized pieces of bone belonged to a
human female.
Aerial Archaeology correct answer studying sites from air photos; frequently used
for identifying crop and foliage variation.
Anthropology correct answer the study of humankind, past and present
Archaeobotany (aka Paleoethnobotany) correct answer the study of the
relationship of humans and plant life in the archaeological record.
Archaeology correct answer the study of past cultures based on their material
remains
Archaeozoology correct answer the study of animal remains in the archaeological
record.
Battlefield Archaeology correct answer study of archaeological evidence from
different battlefields of various time periods and cultures.
, Biblical Archaeology correct answer studying sites related to the history and
culture of the Jewish and Christian churches from a historical standpoint.
Classical Archaeology correct answer study of Ancient Mediterranean regions,
including the Aegean cultures of the Minoan, Mycenaean, Classic Greek and
Roman cultures.
Clyde Snow: "The Sherlock Holmes of Bones" correct answer -renowned Forensic
Anthropologist who traveled the world to identify the remains of some of the
most famous individuals who ever lived. His work included Josef Mengele,
Tutankhamen, the victims of serial killer John Wayne Gacy, President Kennedy,
victims of the Oklahoma City bombing, and the attacks on the World Trade
Centers.
-Physical Anthropologist
-mass murder cases
Cultural Anthropology correct answer the study of cultural variation among
humans.
Cultural Resource Management (CRM) correct answer conducted to mitigate the
effects of development on archaeological resources (this is my field of
archaeology).
Egyptology correct answer study of ancient Egyptian society between about 3500
BC to AD 400.
Environmental Archaeology correct answer focuses on how cultures and their
environment affect each other.
