What is 'Prehistory'?

The time before writing was invented.

What are 'chronological' events?

Events which are arranged according to the order they occurred.

Which of the following is NOT a primary source?

A website about the lives of ancient Mesopotamian people.

What is a hypothesis?

A theory about people of the past.

A study where sites are excavated and findings examined.

Why is it hard to convert Christian calendar dates to Islamic calendar dates?

Because the length of a year is different.

Why do many people want historical objects taken out of museums?

So that they can be returned to their country of origin.

Preserved remains of once-living organisms.

What is unethical about the below artefacts (the Benin Bronzes)?

They were stolen from their country of origin.

Why do researchers think Otzi was murdered?

They found an arrowhead in his back.

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Class Quiz - Investigating the Past

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1
What is 'Prehistory'?
The time before writing was invented.
The time before smartphones were invented.
The time before agriculture was invented.
The time before fire was discovered.
2
Where is the largest world history museum located?
Egypt
England
Australia
China
3
The Strata of an archaeological site are always neatly stacked.
False
True
4
Which is the most commonly used tool at an archaeological dig?
Dynamite
Trowel
Hammer
Water hose
5
In the Christian dating system, what does AD stand for?
After Death
Anno Domini
Approximate Date
After Dinosaurs
6
What are 'chronological' events?
Events which are discovered through archaeological excavations.
Events which had a major impact on the world.
Events which took very little time to occur.
Events which are arranged according to the order they occurred.
7
Which of the following is NOT a primary source?
The skull of a person who lived during the period.
A wall inscription from the period.
A website about the lives of ancient Mesopotamian people.
The remains of an ancient temple.
8
Which of the following is a primary source about Ancient Egypt?
Interview with an Archaeologist
Textbook on Ancient Egypt
The Pyramid of Giza
Youtube video about Ancient Egypt
9
What is a hypothesis?
A scientific process for testing the age of dirt.
A small shovel used in archaeological digs.
A theory about people of the past.
A group of scientists who investigate the past.
10
Which of these civilisations is the oldest?
Ancient Greeks
Ancient Romans
Ancient Egyptians
Ancient Mesopotamians
11
What is Archaeology
The study of the sky and movement of stars.
A study where sites are excavated and findings examined.
The study of history by reading documents and literature.
The study of buildings and their design.
12
Which of these tools would an archaeologist never use?
Brush
Pick
Sieve
Sledgehammer
13
Why is it hard to convert Christian calendar dates to Islamic calendar dates?
Because the length of a year is different.
It isn't hard.
Because they cover different periods.
Because the two religions don't get along.
14
How old is Otzi the Iceman?
700 years
3100 years
5300 years
250 years
15
What famous archaeological artefact is this?
Boulder of Hercules
Roman Graffiti wall
Tablet of Moses
Rosetta Stone
16
Which of the following would not disturb the deep strata of earth?
Digging a well.
Digging the foundations for a dwelling.
A rainy day.
Digging a rubbish pit.
17
How many tattoos did Otzi have on his body?
105
61
36
17
18
Why do many people want historical objects taken out of museums?
So that only wealthy people get to see them.
So that they can be returned to their country of origin.
To prevent thieves from having easy access.
To keeep they mystery of the past alive.
19
The Rosetta Stone contributed to the modern understanding of which writing system?
cuneiform
wingdings
hieroglyphics
cursive
20
Which scientific process told researchers how old Otzi the iceman was?
Ice-core sampling
Carbon dating
Stratigraphy
Dendrochronology
21
What is a fossil?
An ancient vase mady by Egyptians.
Old fashioned costumes and jewellery.
An object made or altered by human beings.
Preserved remains of once-living organisms.
22
Which archeaological process compares the patterns and styles of artefacts?
Stratigraphy
Seriation
Palnyology
LIDAR
23
What type of axe was found with Otzi's body?
Bronze
Iron
Copper
Steel
24
What is unethical about the below artefacts (the Benin Bronzes)?
They were stolen from their country of origin.
They are made from human bones.
They were excavated using fossil-fuel driven machines.
Some of the featured figures are naked.
25
Why do researchers think Otzi was murdered?
He had pollen in his stomach.
They found an arrowhead in his back.
He wore a bearskin hat.
His body had been moved.
26
What dating system do we use in Australia?
Christian calendar
Islamic Calendar
Mayan Calendar
Jewish Calendar

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