Question 1

A measure taken to lessen the adverse effects on historical sites is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  undertaking 
B)  evaluation 
C)  remedying 
D)  mitigation 
A)  undertaking 
B)  evaluation 
C)  remedying 
D)  mitigation D

Question 2

Why is educating the public about archaeological discoveries so important to the field?

Accepted Answer

Educating the public about archaeological discoveries is important to the field for several reasons. Firstly, it helps to increase public awareness and appreciation for the importance of preserving and protecting archaeological sites. When the public understands the significance of these discoveries, they are more likely to support efforts to conserve and safeguard these sites for future generations.

Additionally, educating the public about archaeological discoveries can also help to foster a sense of cultural pride and identity. By learning about the history and heritage of their region, people can develop a stronger connection to their past and a greater appreciation for the diversity of human experience.

Furthermore, public education about archaeological discoveries can also lead to increased support for funding and resources for archaeological research and preservation. When the public understands the value of this work, they are more likely to advocate for government and private investment in these endeavors.

Finally, educating the public about archaeological discoveries can also lead to increased interest and participation in the field. By engaging with the public and sharing the excitement of new discoveries, archaeologists can inspire the next generation of researchers and enthusiasts, ensuring the continued growth and vitality of the field. Overall, public education about archaeological discoveries is crucial for fostering support, understanding, and enthusiasm for the field, and for ensuring the preservation of our shared cultural heritage.

Question 3

The two steps of an inventory are ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  survey and data entry 
B)  excavation and removal 
C)  mitigation and excavation 
D)  survey and preservation 
A)  survey and data entry 
B)  excavation and removal 
C)  mitigation and excavation 
D)  survey and preservation A

Question 4

The greatest threat to archaeological sites is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  human population growth and development 
B)  air pollution 
C)  metal detectorists 
D)  extreme weather 
A)  human population growth and development 
B)  air pollution 
C)  metal detectorists 
D)  extreme weather

Question 5

What are the indigenous peoples of Australia called?

Accepted Answer

A)  Papuans 
B)  native Asians 
C)  Aborigines 
D)  Proto-Polynesians 
A)  Papuans 
B)  native Asians 
C)  Aborigines 
D)  Proto-Polynesians

Question 6

Describe the various ways that contemporary human activity can negatively affect archaeological sites.

Accepted Answer

Contemporary human activity can negative

Question 7

The statute that makes in necessary for federal projects to cease and notify appropriate tribal representatives if human remains are encountered during archaeological investigations is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  NHPA 
B)  Antiquities Act 
C)  NAGPRA 
D)  NRHP 
A)  NHPA 
B)  Antiquities Act 
C)  NAGPRA 
D)  NRHP

Question 8

The UNESCO convention of 1970 was primarily organized to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  address the international problem of illegal import, export, and transfer of artifacts 
B)  establish a protocol for announcing a significant archaeological discovery 
C)  devise an international system of permits for archaeological digs 
D)  legalize the sale of common antiquities 
A)  address the international problem of illegal import, export, and transfer of artifacts 
B)  establish a protocol for announcing a significant archaeological discovery 
C)  devise an international system of permits for archaeological digs 
D)  legalize the sale of common antiquities

Question 9

The Archaeological Resources Protection act of 1979 ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  protects archaeological resources on private land 
B)  created a national registry of archaeological sites 
C)  reversed the Antiquities Act of 1906 
D)  strengthened the Antiquities Act of 1906 
A)  protects archaeological resources on private land 
B)  created a national registry of archaeological sites 
C)  reversed the Antiquities Act of 1906 
D)  strengthened the Antiquities Act of 1906

Question 10

Why is it important for archaeologists to take into account the viewpoints of indigenous people connected to an archaeological site?

Accepted Answer

It is important for archaeologists to ta

Question 11

Under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), federal agencies that hold onto human remains have to do the following except for ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  identifying the tribal affiliation of those materials 
B)  repatriating the materials if requested 
C)  holding a tribal ceremony 
D)  conducting an inventory of any associated funerary objects 
A)  identifying the tribal affiliation of those materials 
B)  repatriating the materials if requested 
C)  holding a tribal ceremony 
D)  conducting an inventory of any associated funerary objects

Question 12

When making decisions regarding mitigation, archaeologists consider ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  only the area their budget can cover 
B)  all areas that might be affected by a project 
C)  only the area that contains human remains 
D)  only those areas deemed historically unique 
A)  only the area their budget can cover 
B)  all areas that might be affected by a project 
C)  only the area that contains human remains 
D)  only those areas deemed historically unique

Question 13

The threat to the temple site at Abu Simbel was ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the construction of a large housing development 
B)  the construction of a major highway 
C)  the construction of an airport 
D)  the rising level of Lake Nasser, because of the construction of the Aswan Dam 
A)  the construction of a large housing development 
B)  the construction of a major highway 
C)  the construction of an airport 
D)  the rising level of Lake Nasser, because of the construction of the Aswan Dam

Question 14

Describe the ethical responsibilities of professional archaeologists.

Accepted Answer

Professional archaeologists have several

Question 15

Think about three or four historical sites that you know or have visited and determine what criteria would be used to include them in the National Register.

Accepted Answer

The National Register of Historic Places

Question 16

The ________, which has been responsible for many cultural programs, including the administration of historic battlefields, administers the National Register.

Accepted Answer

A)  U.S. Department of the Interior 
B)  U.S. Department of Justice 
C)  National Park Service 
D)  U.S. Department of Homeland Security 
A)  U.S. Department of the Interior 
B)  U.S. Department of Justice 
C)  National Park Service 
D)  U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Question 17

UNESCO Convention also aimed at ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  creating an ethical code for international archaeologists 
B)  protecting significant or rare biological and paleontological resources 
C)  establishing a system of fines for tourist looters 
D)  protecting copyrights of archaeological items 
A)  creating an ethical code for international archaeologists 
B)  protecting significant or rare biological and paleontological resources 
C)  establishing a system of fines for tourist looters 
D)  protecting copyrights of archaeological items

Question 18

All of the following are major aspects of federal law compliance archaeology except for ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  showcasing 
B)  inventory 
C)  protection 
D)  evaluation 
A)  showcasing 
B)  inventory 
C)  protection 
D)  evaluation

Question 19

Fort Hall was a lucrative trading post for many years mainly because of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  its location on the Snake River 
B)  its trade in beaver pelts 
C)  its offer of safety to Oregon Trail wagons 
D)  its trade in salmon 
A)  its location on the Snake River 
B)  its trade in beaver pelts 
C)  its offer of safety to Oregon Trail wagons 
D)  its trade in salmon

Question 20

Which law prohibits the digging at archaeological sites unless a federal permit is secured?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reservoir Salvage Act of 1960 
B)  Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act 
C)  Antiquities Act of 1906 
D)  National Historic Preservation Act 
A)  Reservoir Salvage Act of 1960 
B)  Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act 
C)  Antiquities Act of 1906 
D)  National Historic Preservation Act

A measure taken to lessen the adverse effects on historical sites is called ________.

Why is educating the public about archaeological discoveries so important to the field?

The two steps of an inventory are ________.

The greatest threat to archaeological sites is ________.

What are the indigenous peoples of Australia called?

Describe the various ways that contemporary human activity can negatively affect archaeological sites.

The statute that makes in necessary for federal projects to cease and notify appropriate tribal representatives if human remains are encountered during archaeological investigations is ________.

The UNESCO convention of 1970 was primarily organized to ________.

The Archaeological Resources Protection act of 1979 ________.

Why is it important for archaeologists to take into account the viewpoints of indigenous people connected to an archaeological site?

Under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), federal agencies that hold onto human remains have to do the following except for ________.

When making decisions regarding mitigation, archaeologists consider ________.

The threat to the temple site at Abu Simbel was ________.

Describe the ethical responsibilities of professional archaeologists.

Think about three or four historical sites that you know or have visited and determine what criteria would be used to include them in the National Register.

The ________, which has been responsible for many cultural programs, including the administration of historic battlefields, administers the National Register.

UNESCO Convention also aimed at ________.

All of the following are major aspects of federal law compliance archaeology except for ________.

Fort Hall was a lucrative trading post for many years mainly because of ________.

Which law prohibits the digging at archaeological sites unless a federal permit is secured?

The Science of Archaeology

Background of Archaeology

The Development of Contemporary Archaeology

The Archaeological Record

Conducting Fieldwork

Classification and Analysis of Artifacts

Determining Time

Bioarchaeology: Human Remains

Environment and Adaptation

Understanding Past Settlement and Subsistence

Interpreting Past Cultural Systems

Understanding Change

Archaeology in Todays World

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Exam 13: Cultural Resource Management

A measure taken to lessen the adverse effects on historical sites is called ________.

Why is educating the public about archaeological discoveries so important to the field?

The two steps of an inventory are ________.

The greatest threat to archaeological sites is ________.

What are the indigenous peoples of Australia called?

Describe the various ways that contemporary human activity can negatively affect archaeological sites.

The statute that makes in necessary for federal projects to cease and notify appropriate tribal representatives if human remains are encountered during archaeological investigations is ________.

The UNESCO convention of 1970 was primarily organized to ________.

The Archaeological Resources Protection act of 1979 ________.

Why is it important for archaeologists to take into account the viewpoints of indigenous people connected to an archaeological site?

Under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), federal agencies that hold onto human remains have to do the following except for ________.

When making decisions regarding mitigation, archaeologists consider ________.

The threat to the temple site at Abu Simbel was ________.

Describe the ethical responsibilities of professional archaeologists.

Think about three or four historical sites that you know or have visited and determine what criteria would be used to include them in the National Register.

The ________, which has been responsible for many cultural programs, including the administration of historic battlefields, administers the National Register.

UNESCO Convention also aimed at ________.

All of the following are major aspects of federal law compliance archaeology except for ________.

Fort Hall was a lucrative trading post for many years mainly because of ________.

Which law prohibits the digging at archaeological sites unless a federal permit is secured?

The Science of Archaeology

Background of Archaeology

The Development of Contemporary Archaeology

The Archaeological Record

Conducting Fieldwork

Classification and Analysis of Artifacts

Determining Time

Bioarchaeology: Human Remains

Environment and Adaptation

Understanding Past Settlement and Subsistence

Interpreting Past Cultural Systems

Understanding Change

Archaeology in Todays World

Filters