Top Archaeology Flashcards

What could be more exciting that uncovering ancient remains of past civilizations? Archaeology is the scientific discipline which explores the history of humans, from the prehistoric days of Neanderthals to more modern human civilizations, like Rome and Greece. Archaeology includes exploring, surveying, excavation and analyzing artifacts that are collected from sites. On the opposite end of archaeology is paleontology, which is the study of what?

Archaeologists have made amazingly important discoveries, including the pyramids of Egypt, fossilized remains of Neanderthals, and intact Roman cities. One such Roman city was uncovered by archaeologists in the 1700s, buried by volcanic ash – can you name the city? If you’re ready to learn more and dust off your knowledge of archaeology, dig into our archaeology flashcards now!

Answer The Following Archaeological Theory And Paradigms Flashcards

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What Is Low-level Theory?

Observations And Interpretations That Emerge ...

What Is Middle-level Theory?

Hypotheses That Link Archaeological Observati...

Which Theory (low-, Middle-, Or high-le...

Middle-level Theory

What Is High-level Theory?

Theories That Seek To Answer Large "why" Ques...

Archaeology Test 1 Chapter 1 Flashcards

Cards: 59| Attempts: 39| Last updated: Jan 5, 2021

What Is Archaeology?

The Study Of Physical And Cultural Remains Of...

Culture

"That Complex Whole Which Includes Knowledge,...

A. What ...

- To Recover And Preserve Material Remains-Do...

LIfeways

Everyday Cultural Customs And Practices---way...

Archaeology Test #2

Cards: 86| Attempts: 0| Last updated: Sep 17, 2015

Site

The Archaeological Manifestationin The Presen...

Behavioral Contexts

Reflects How Ancient Peoples Perceived And Us...

Archaeological Context

When The Site Represents The Behavioral Conte...

Site Constituents

The Things People Made And Used And That Have...