Question 1

While prehistory was largely ignored in Germany prior to Hitler's rise to power, archaeological research flourished under Hitler's control. Nazi archaeology:

Accepted Answer

A)  provided Europe with some of the best archaeological research that had ever been done, using cutting edge methods and sound scientific principles. 
B)  found evidence that Germanic people had emanated from a northern European core area, carrying with them all the major cultural achievements that then spread to the less civilized peoples of Europe. 
C)  was used to support claims for Aryan superiority, in spite of the fact that no such evidence existed. 
D)  found evidence of Aryan kings in locations as far away as Tibet and Iceland, thus proving the cultural and biological superiority of Germanic peoples. 
A)  provided Europe with some of the best archaeological research that had ever been done, using cutting edge methods and sound scientific principles. 
B)  found evidence that Germanic people had emanated from a northern European core area, carrying with them all the major cultural achievements that then spread to the less civilized peoples of Europe. 
C)  was used to support claims for Aryan superiority, in spite of the fact that no such evidence existed. 
D)  found evidence of Aryan kings in locations as far away as Tibet and Iceland, thus proving the cultural and biological superiority of Germanic peoples.

Question 2

The Garbage Project demonstrated which of the following about America's landfills?

Accepted Answer

A)  Thanks to the recent public focus on recycling, only about 1% of our landfills' space is taken up by paper products. 
B)  Disposable diapers, plastic bottles, and large appliances together make up roughly 50% of a landfill's volume. 
C)  Very little in our landfills actually biodegrades; after 20 years, from 1/3 to 1/2 of all organic materials are still recognizable. 
D)  Organic material tends to biodegrade rapidly in our landfills, leaving abundant room for other types of garbage; contrary to popular opinion, space for landfills around large cities is in no danger of running out. 
A)  Thanks to the recent public focus on recycling, only about 1% of our landfills' space is taken up by paper products. 
B)  Disposable diapers, plastic bottles, and large appliances together make up roughly 50% of a landfill's volume. 
C)  Very little in our landfills actually biodegrades; after 20 years, from 1/3 to 1/2 of all organic materials are still recognizable. 
D)  Organic material tends to biodegrade rapidly in our landfills, leaving abundant room for other types of garbage; contrary to popular opinion, space for landfills around large cities is in no danger of running out.

Question 3

In truth, archaeology the ramifications and conflicts involved when we take multiple versions of reality to the American public.

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A)  has grown weary of 
B)  is only beginning to appreciate 
C)  turns to the National Park Service to confront 
D)  teaches a hands-off policy regarding 
A)  has grown weary of 
B)  is only beginning to appreciate 
C)  turns to the National Park Service to confront 
D)  teaches a hands-off policy regarding

Question 4

The Garbage Project was started in Tucson, Arizona in 1973 by:

Accepted Answer

A)  Emil Haury. 
B)  William Rathje. 
C)  Wilson Hughes. 
D)  Clea Koff. 
A)  Emil Haury. 
B)  William Rathje. 
C)  Wilson Hughes. 
D)  Clea Koff.

Question 5

The difference between pure science and applied science is:

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A)  pure science is research to acquire the knowledge necessary to solve a specific, recognized problem, while applied science is systematic research directed toward acquisition of knowledge for its own sake. 
B)  pure science is systematic research directed toward acquisition of knowledge for its own sake, while applied science is research to acquire the knowledge necessary to solve a specific, recognized problem. 
C)  pure science is systematic research directed toward acquisition of knowledge for its own sake, while applied science is the application of scientific knowledge for legal purposes. 
D)  pure science has no hidden political agenda, while applied science does. 
A)  pure science is research to acquire the knowledge necessary to solve a specific, recognized problem, while applied science is systematic research directed toward acquisition of knowledge for its own sake. 
B)  pure science is systematic research directed toward acquisition of knowledge for its own sake, while applied science is research to acquire the knowledge necessary to solve a specific, recognized problem. 
C)  pure science is systematic research directed toward acquisition of knowledge for its own sake, while applied science is the application of scientific knowledge for legal purposes. 
D)  pure science has no hidden political agenda, while applied science does.

Question 6

Archaeological evidence has been used to reintroduce ancient technology in areas where it might be useful, such as in Andean farming communities. Results of these experiments indicate that:

Accepted Answer

A)  ancient technology cannot be effectively employed because the social, political, and economic systems of the past were completely different from those of today. 
B)  ancient technology can be highly efficient and cost effective even in the modern world. 
C)  modern communities are skeptical of the benefits of ancient technology, and are thus unwilling to invest resources in what they consider to be outdated techniques. 
D)  archaeologists do not know enough ancient technologies to effectively implement them in the modern world. 
A)  ancient technology cannot be effectively employed because the social, political, and economic systems of the past were completely different from those of today. 
B)  ancient technology can be highly efficient and cost effective even in the modern world. 
C)  modern communities are skeptical of the benefits of ancient technology, and are thus unwilling to invest resources in what they consider to be outdated techniques. 
D)  archaeologists do not know enough ancient technologies to effectively implement them in the modern world.

Question 7

In the future it will be most important for archeology to show that

Accepted Answer

A)  information can be gathered using state-of-the- art digital technology. 
B)  how different environmental and historical circumstances work together to create diversity of human societies. 
C)  racist assumptions have basis in material data. 
D)  modern garbage holds the key to understanding our past. 
A)  information can be gathered using state-of-the- art digital technology. 
B)  how different environmental and historical circumstances work together to create diversity of human societies. 
C)  racist assumptions have basis in material data. 
D)  modern garbage holds the key to understanding our past.

Question 8

The application of archaeological and bioarchaeological knowledge for legal purposes is:

Accepted Answer

A)  bioarchaeology. 
B)  applied science. 
C)  forensic archaeology. 
D)  forensic science. 
A)  bioarchaeology. 
B)  applied science. 
C)  forensic archaeology. 
D)  forensic science.

Question 9

Nazi archaeology provides an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  the insight into prehistory that can be gained when a single group appropriates complete control over the past. 
B)  the misinterpretation and outright fabrication of prehistory that can occur when a single group appropriates complete control over the past. 
C)  how a love of prehistory and sound scientific reasoning can overcome social and political domination. 
D)  how archaeology can help people reestablish pride in their culture, history, and heritage. 
A)  the insight into prehistory that can be gained when a single group appropriates complete control over the past. 
B)  the misinterpretation and outright fabrication of prehistory that can occur when a single group appropriates complete control over the past. 
C)  how a love of prehistory and sound scientific reasoning can overcome social and political domination. 
D)  how archaeology can help people reestablish pride in their culture, history, and heritage.

Question 10

The more important role in archaeology in the future will be to

Accepted Answer

A)  use archeological techniques to understand modern garbage. 
B)  gather data necessary to bring criminals to justice. 
C)  re-excavate ancient ruins with better technology. 
D)  knock down walls that often divide people of the world. 
A)  use archeological techniques to understand modern garbage. 
B)  gather data necessary to bring criminals to justice. 
C)  re-excavate ancient ruins with better technology. 
D)  knock down walls that often divide people of the world.

Question 11

As demonstrated by the Garbage Project's research into landfills, the bulk of American landfills are comprised of:

Accepted Answer

A)  plastic. 
B)  paper. 
C)  construction materials. 
D)  aluminum. 
A)  plastic. 
B)  paper. 
C)  construction materials. 
D)  aluminum.

Question 12

Although archaeology can provide important information about what has happened in the past, the usefulness of archaeology is limited to largely intellectual pursuits; practical applications of archaeology that actual benefit the modern world are extremely rare.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

While prehistory was largely ignored in Germany prior to Hitler's rise to power, archaeological research flourished under Hitler's control. Nazi archaeology:

The Garbage Project demonstrated which of the following about America's landfills?

In truth, archaeology the ramifications and conflicts involved when we take multiple versions of reality to the American public.

The Garbage Project was started in Tucson, Arizona in 1973 by:

The difference between pure science and applied science is:

Archaeological evidence has been used to reintroduce ancient technology in areas where it might be useful, such as in Andean farming communities. Results of these experiments indicate that:

In the future it will be most important for archeology to show that

The application of archaeological and bioarchaeological knowledge for legal purposes is:

Nazi archaeology provides an example of:

The more important role in archaeology in the future will be to

As demonstrated by the Garbage Project's research into landfills, the bulk of American landfills are comprised of:

Although archaeology can provide important information about what has happened in the past, the usefulness of archaeology is limited to largely intellectual pursuits; practical applications of archaeology that actual benefit the modern world are extremely rare.

Meet Some New Archaeologists

The Structure Of Archaeological Inquiry

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Doing Fieldwork Why Archaeologists Dig Square Holes

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The Dimensions Of Archaeology Time Space And Form

Taphonomy Experimental Archaeology And Ethnoarchaeology

People Plants and Animals In The Past

Bioarchaeological Approaches To The Past

Reconstructing Social And Political Systems Of The Past

The Archaeology Of The Mind

Understanding Key Transitions In World Prehistory

Historial Archaeology Insights On American History

Caring For Our Cultural Heritage

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Exam 16: Archaeology Apos S Future

While prehistory was largely ignored in Germany prior to Hitler's rise to power, archaeological research flourished under Hitler's control. Nazi archaeology:

The Garbage Project demonstrated which of the following about America's landfills?

In truth, archaeology the ramifications and conflicts involved when we take multiple versions of reality to the American public.

The Garbage Project was started in Tucson, Arizona in 1973 by:

The difference between pure science and applied science is:

Archaeological evidence has been used to reintroduce ancient technology in areas where it might be useful, such as in Andean farming communities. Results of these experiments indicate that:

In the future it will be most important for archeology to show that

The application of archaeological and bioarchaeological knowledge for legal purposes is:

Nazi archaeology provides an example of:

The more important role in archaeology in the future will be to

As demonstrated by the Garbage Project's research into landfills, the bulk of American landfills are comprised of:

Although archaeology can provide important information about what has happened in the past, the usefulness of archaeology is limited to largely intellectual pursuits; practical applications of archaeology that actual benefit the modern world are extremely rare.

Meet Some New Archaeologists

The Structure Of Archaeological Inquiry

Doing Fieldwork Surveying For Archaeological Sites

Doing Fieldwork Why Archaeologists Dig Square Holes

Geoarchaeology and Site Formation Processes

Chronology Building How To Get A Date

The Dimensions Of Archaeology Time Space And Form

Taphonomy Experimental Archaeology And Ethnoarchaeology

People Plants and Animals In The Past

Bioarchaeological Approaches To The Past

Reconstructing Social And Political Systems Of The Past

The Archaeology Of The Mind

Understanding Key Transitions In World Prehistory

Historial Archaeology Insights On American History

Caring For Our Cultural Heritage

Filters