Question 1

The idea that the quality of materials tends to decline as the distance from the source of those materials increases is the basic tenant behind

Accepted Answer

A) The Wheeler box grid 
B) thin-section analysis 
C) emissary trading 
D) geomorphology 
E) fall-off analysis 
A) The Wheeler box grid 
B) thin-section analysis 
C) emissary trading 
D) geomorphology 
E) fall-off analysis E

Question 2

Because pottery is still widely made around the world,it is a particularly good focus area for ethnoarchaeological research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

A major interaction sphere between societies of equal status is competition.Discuss some of the ways that different societies interact through competition.

Accepted Answer

Competition between societies of equal status can take many forms and can occur in various areas of interaction. One of the most common ways that societies compete is through economic competition. This can involve competing for resources, markets, or trade opportunities. Societies may also compete in the realm of technology and innovation, striving to outdo one another in scientific advancements and technological developments.

Another area of competition between societies is in the realm of sports and athletics. Societies often compete against each other in international sporting events, such as the Olympics, showcasing their athletic prowess and national pride. This type of competition can foster a sense of unity and identity within a society, as well as promote international cooperation and understanding.

Cultural and artistic competitions also play a role in the interaction between societies. Societies may compete to showcase their cultural heritage and artistic achievements, such as through music, dance, literature, and visual arts. This can lead to a sharing of ideas and traditions, as well as a greater appreciation for the diversity of human expression.

In addition, political and military competition can also be a significant interaction sphere between societies. This can involve vying for influence and power on the global stage, as well as competing for strategic advantages and security interests. While this type of competition can lead to conflict and tension, it can also serve as a catalyst for diplomacy and negotiation.

Overall, competition between societies of equal status can be a driving force for progress and development, as well as a means of fostering mutual respect and understanding. It can lead to the exchange of ideas, the sharing of resources, and the promotion of healthy rivalry. However, it is important for societies to approach competition with a spirit of fairness and cooperation, in order to avoid negative consequences and promote positive outcomes for all involved.

Question 4

The introduction of pottery generally seems to coincide with the adoption of a more sedentary way of life.Paleolithic people may not have created pottery because

Accepted Answer

A) they were not really very smart 
B) mobile hunter-gatherers would not want to carry heavy fired clay containers around 
C) clay sources were difficult to find during the Paleolithic because they were often buried under glaciers and ice 
D) mobile hunter-gatherers were generally too busy hunting to make pottery 
E) none of the above 
A) they were not really very smart 
B) mobile hunter-gatherers would not want to carry heavy fired clay containers around 
C) clay sources were difficult to find during the Paleolithic because they were often buried under glaciers and ice 
D) mobile hunter-gatherers were generally too busy hunting to make pottery 
E) none of the above

Question 5

From about 2.5 million years ago until 14,000 BC at the earliest,the archaeological record is dominated by artifacts made out of

Accepted Answer

A) bone 
B) ceramic 
C) stone 
D) metal 
E) plant remains 
A) bone 
B) ceramic 
C) stone 
D) metal 
E) plant remains

Question 6

____________,which dominated the human toolkit around 10,000 years ago,are tiny stone tools that were probably used as barbs on composite implements

Accepted Answer

A) Eoliths 
B) Microliths 
C) Cores 
D) Phytoliths 
E) Otoliths 
A) Eoliths 
B) Microliths 
C) Cores 
D) Phytoliths 
E) Otoliths

Question 7

The introduction of pottery in an area tends to correspond with the adoption of a sedentary way of life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

It is not easy to identify the intentions of the people in the past that left behind hoards,which are usually characterized by a substantial assemblage of goods found in an archaeological deposit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Although quite advanced,the Andean cultures of South America were particularly poor at textile manufacture and never developed any advanced forms of weaving.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Volcanic glass which is used to make chipped stone tools is a particularly good material to perform trace-element analysis on.Another word for Volcanic glass is

Accepted Answer

A) temper 
B) petroglyph 
C) obsidian 
D) mineral glass 
E) none of the above 
A) temper 
B) petroglyph 
C) obsidian 
D) mineral glass 
E) none of the above

Question 11

_________,or conjoining,is the attempt to put stone tools,flakes,and cores back together again,providing information on the stages in producing the tools and reconstructing the process of the knapper's craft.

Accepted Answer

A) Refitting 
B) Annealing 
C) Filigree 
D) Microwear analysis 
E) Alloying 
A) Refitting 
B) Annealing 
C) Filigree 
D) Microwear analysis 
E) Alloying

Question 12

When a thin-section of an object is prepared for study,it is made thin enough to ______________ so that specific minerals can be seen in it through the use of a light microscope

Accepted Answer

A) transmit light 
B) fold and bend 
C) block light 
D) allow water to pass through it 
E) none of the above 
A) transmit light 
B) fold and bend 
C) block light 
D) allow water to pass through it 
E) none of the above

Question 13

The manufacture of stone heads at Easter Island is less mysterious than most people think: several statues there have even been found unfinished and in quarries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Most stone tools are made by removing _________ from a __________

Accepted Answer

A) cores from a flake 
B) megaliths from a quarry 
C) flakes from a core 
D) hand-axes from a chopper 
E) choppers from a hand-axe 
A) cores from a flake 
B) megaliths from a quarry 
C) flakes from a core 
D) hand-axes from a chopper 
E) choppers from a hand-axe

Question 15

The one thing that all synthetic materials have in common is that they have never been exposed to heat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Most cultures have materials of prestige value but not all cultures value the same materials.Discuss why this might be the case.Be sure to include examples.

Accepted Answer

The value of materials in different cult

Question 17

Inclusions in the clay used to make pottery that act as a filler,creating strength and counteracting cracking and shrinkage during firing,are known as

Accepted Answer

A) slag 
B) temper 
C) microliths 
D) faience 
E) debitage 
A) slag 
B) temper 
C) microliths 
D) faience 
E) debitage

Question 18

A distribution map

Accepted Answer

A) is the most natural and obvious way to plot distribution 
B) can be used to find important centers of consumption 
C) may not always be the best way to study distribution in a given situation 
D) all of the above 
E) none of the above 
A) is the most natural and obvious way to plot distribution 
B) can be used to find important centers of consumption 
C) may not always be the best way to study distribution in a given situation 
D) all of the above 
E) none of the above

Question 19

For many years,archaeologists puzzled over the method used to create the flute or channel on Folsom points,a Paleo-Indian tool of North America.Based on textual observations and experimentation,it was determined that the flute was created by

Accepted Answer

A) the block-on-block technique 
B) pressure flaking using a small,pointed tool 
C) an antler billet 
D) pressure flaking using a T-shaped crutch,placed against the chest 
E) an unknown process 
A) the block-on-block technique 
B) pressure flaking using a small,pointed tool 
C) an antler billet 
D) pressure flaking using a T-shaped crutch,placed against the chest 
E) an unknown process

Question 20

Analytical methods for characterization are varied.For pottery,a reliable technique for determining the source is

Accepted Answer

A) heavy mineral analysis 
B) studies of temper or exclusions 
C) thin section analysis 
D) all of the above 
E) none of the above 
A) heavy mineral analysis 
B) studies of temper or exclusions 
C) thin section analysis 
D) all of the above 
E) none of the above

The idea that the quality of materials tends to decline as the distance from the source of those materials increases is the basic tenant behind

Because pottery is still widely made around the world,it is a particularly good focus area for ethnoarchaeological research.

A major interaction sphere between societies of equal status is competition.Discuss some of the ways that different societies interact through competition.

The introduction of pottery generally seems to coincide with the adoption of a more sedentary way of life.Paleolithic people may not have created pottery because

From about 2.5 million years ago until 14,000 BC at the earliest,the archaeological record is dominated by artifacts made out of

____________,which dominated the human toolkit around 10,000 years ago,are tiny stone tools that were probably used as barbs on composite implements

The introduction of pottery in an area tends to correspond with the adoption of a sedentary way of life.

It is not easy to identify the intentions of the people in the past that left behind hoards,which are usually characterized by a substantial assemblage of goods found in an archaeological deposit.

Although quite advanced,the Andean cultures of South America were particularly poor at textile manufacture and never developed any advanced forms of weaving.

Volcanic glass which is used to make chipped stone tools is a particularly good material to perform trace-element analysis on.Another word for Volcanic glass is

_________,or conjoining,is the attempt to put stone tools,flakes,and cores back together again,providing information on the stages in producing the tools and reconstructing the process of the knapper's craft.

When a thin-section of an object is prepared for study,it is made thin enough to ______________ so that specific minerals can be seen in it through the use of a light microscope

The manufacture of stone heads at Easter Island is less mysterious than most people think: several statues there have even been found unfinished and in quarries.

Most stone tools are made by removing _ from a __

The one thing that all synthetic materials have in common is that they have never been exposed to heat.

Most cultures have materials of prestige value but not all cultures value the same materials.Discuss why this might be the case.Be sure to include examples.

Inclusions in the clay used to make pottery that act as a filler,creating strength and counteracting cracking and shrinkage during firing,are known as

A distribution map

For many years,archaeologists puzzled over the method used to create the flute or channel on Folsom points,a Paleo-Indian tool of North America.Based on textual observations and experimentation,it was determined that the flute was created by

Analytical methods for characterization are varied.For pottery,a reliable technique for determining the source is

The History of Archaeology

The Variety of the Evidence

Survey and Excavation of Sites and Features

Dating Methods and Chronology

Social Archaeology

Environment, Subsistence, and Diet

The Bioarchaeology of People

Cognitive Archaeology

Explanation in Archaeology

Archaeology and the Public

Managing Our Heritage

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Exam 7: Technology, Trade, and Exchange

The idea that the quality of materials tends to decline as the distance from the source of those materials increases is the basic tenant behind

Because pottery is still widely made around the world,it is a particularly good focus area for ethnoarchaeological research.

A major interaction sphere between societies of equal status is competition.Discuss some of the ways that different societies interact through competition.

The introduction of pottery generally seems to coincide with the adoption of a more sedentary way of life.Paleolithic people may not have created pottery because

From about 2.5 million years ago until 14,000 BC at the earliest,the archaeological record is dominated by artifacts made out of

____________,which dominated the human toolkit around 10,000 years ago,are tiny stone tools that were probably used as barbs on composite implements

The introduction of pottery in an area tends to correspond with the adoption of a sedentary way of life.

It is not easy to identify the intentions of the people in the past that left behind hoards,which are usually characterized by a substantial assemblage of goods found in an archaeological deposit.

Although quite advanced,the Andean cultures of South America were particularly poor at textile manufacture and never developed any advanced forms of weaving.

Volcanic glass which is used to make chipped stone tools is a particularly good material to perform trace-element analysis on.Another word for Volcanic glass is

_________,or conjoining,is the attempt to put stone tools,flakes,and cores back together again,providing information on the stages in producing the tools and reconstructing the process of the knapper's craft.

When a thin-section of an object is prepared for study,it is made thin enough to ______________ so that specific minerals can be seen in it through the use of a light microscope

The manufacture of stone heads at Easter Island is less mysterious than most people think: several statues there have even been found unfinished and in quarries.

Most stone tools are made by removing _________ from a __________

The one thing that all synthetic materials have in common is that they have never been exposed to heat.

Most cultures have materials of prestige value but not all cultures value the same materials.Discuss why this might be the case.Be sure to include examples.

Inclusions in the clay used to make pottery that act as a filler,creating strength and counteracting cracking and shrinkage during firing,are known as

A distribution map

For many years,archaeologists puzzled over the method used to create the flute or channel on Folsom points,a Paleo-Indian tool of North America.Based on textual observations and experimentation,it was determined that the flute was created by

Analytical methods for characterization are varied.For pottery,a reliable technique for determining the source is

The History of Archaeology

The Variety of the Evidence

Survey and Excavation of Sites and Features

Dating Methods and Chronology

Social Archaeology

Environment, Subsistence, and Diet

The Bioarchaeology of People

Cognitive Archaeology

Explanation in Archaeology

Archaeology and the Public

Managing Our Heritage

Filters

Most stone tools are made by removing _ from a __