The History Of Archaeology Quiz!

10 Questions | By Gregorynaomi | Updated: Mar 21, 2022 | Attempts: 1790

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Archaeology is known as the study of the past. Through material remains and ancient sites, archaeology takes its form. Archaeology is known through excavation and analysis of these ancient sites and material remains. What do you know about the history of Archaeology? Take our quiz to find out just how much you know!

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1.

Which of these is not an archaeological record?
- A.
  
  Artifacts
- B.
  
  Architecture
- C.
  
  Bio facts
- D.
  
  Ecosystem
2.

What branch of science is Archaeology considered as?
- A.
  
  Physical
- B.
  
  Social
- C.
  
  Economic
- D.
  
  Socio-economic
3.

Which of these was Archaeology known as in North America?
- A.
  
  History
- B.
  
  Anthropology
- C.
  
  Sociology
- D.
  
  Geography
4.

Where was the first stone tool recorded to be used?
- A.
  
  Lomekwi
- B.
  
  Lima
- C.
  
  Egypt
- D.
  
  Iran
5.

What was the study of fossil remains referred to?
- A.
  
  Archaeology
- B.
  
  Foontology
- C.
  
  Fossil Study
- D.
  
  Palaeontology
6.

What discipline did Archaeology come out from?
- A.
  
  Foontology
- B.
  
  Zoology
- C.
  
  Paleontology
- D.
  
  Antiquarianism
7.

What century is Archaeology known to principally originate from?
- A.
  
  17th
- B.
  
  18th
- C.
  
  19th
- D.
  
  20th
8.

What era did the systematization of archaeology as a science take place?
- A.
  
  Iron
- B.
  
  Bronze
- C.
  
  Enlightenment
- D.
  
  Experience
9.

Who created a systematic guide to the ruins and topography of ancient Rome?
- A.
  
  Flavio Biondo
- B.
  
  Dilip Kumar Chakrabarti
- C.
  
  Khalid Samatata
- D.
  
  Kishi Chekbro
10.

Which of these was one of the first sites to undergo archaeological excavation?
- A.
  
  Stonehenge
- B.
  
  Lima
- C.
  
  Riyadh
- D.
  
  Janier