USEFUL SITES
QUIZ
https://quizlet.com/170312479/museum-flash-cards/
http://uk3.hotpotatoes.net/ex/79109/WIOXMKTQ.php
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/archaeology/
VOCABULARY QUIZ
Glossary
Analysis
the process of studying and classifying artifacts, usually conducted in a laboratory after excavation has been completed.
Archaeology / archeology
the scientific study of past human cultures by analyzing the material remains (sites and artifacts) that people left behind.
Archaeological site
a place where human activity occurred and material remains were deposited.
Artifact
any object made, modified, or used by people.
Ceramic
pottery, fired clay.
Chronology
an arrangement of events in the order in which they occurred.
Classification
a systematic arrangement in groups or categories according to criteria.
Context
the relationship of artifacts and other cultural remains to each other and the situation in which they are found.
Culture
a set of learned beliefs, values and behaviors--the way of life--shared by the members of a society.Excavationthe systematic digging and recording of an archaeological site.
In situ
in the original place.
Level
an excavation layer, which may correspond to natural strata. Levels are numbered from the top to bottom of the excavation unit, with the uppermost level being Level 1.
Lithic
stone, or made of stone.
Material remains
artifacts, features and other items such as plant and animal remains that indicate human activity.
Prehistoric
the period of time before written records; the absolute date for the prehistoric period varies from place to place.
Site
a place where human activity occurred and material remains were deposited.
Strata many layers of earth or levels in an archaeological site (singular stratum).
Stratigraphy
the layering of deposits in archaeological sites. Cultural remains and natural sediments become buried over time, forming strata.
Survey
the systematic examination of the ground surface in search of archaeological sites.
