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Question
Discuss the basic principles of radiometric dating, including some description of both radiocarbon and radiopotassium methods.
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The size of an archaeological settlement depends on all of the following except
A. the number of inhabitants.
B. how long people have lived there.
C. the kinds of activities that took place there.
D. the climate of the surrounding region.
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Faunal analysis can be used to learn about
A. the location of a site.
B. the number of layers at a site.
C. the vegetation of the site.
D. the animals at a site.
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Some of the specialists involved in archaeological analysis might include a(n)
A. electrician.
B. archaeometrist.
C. video artist.
D. ear, nose, and throat specialist.
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The term cosmology refers to
A. mapping large areas.
B. the interpretation of air photographs.
C. ancient writing systems.
D. origins myths.
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Archaeological field survey involves
A. large-scale excavation.
B. questionnaires distributed to local people.
C. field walking.
D. walking and looking for artifacts.
E. accurate dating techniques.
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The primary reason for the success of the Minoan civilization was its
A. control of the eastern Mediterranean.
B. innovative weapons.
C. larger average body size.
D. substantial gold deposits not far from citadels.
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The Bronze Age in Europe was characterized by all of the following except
A. long distance trade of valuable materials.
B. the first appearance of democracy.
C. burials of elite individuals.
D. construction of monumental structures.
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Barrows, such as those at Borum Eshj, are
A. Iron Age houses.
B. Bronze Age farms.
C. Neolithic settlements.
D. Bronze Age burial mounds.
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Franchthi Cave is important because
A. it contains early evidence of the transition to agriculture in Europe.
B. evidence from the animal bones indicates a shift toward more plants in the diet.
C. it contains evidence of early pottery manufacture.
D. it documents the domestication of tuna.
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The Narmer tablet discovered at Hierakonpolis depicts the exploits of King Narmer who
A. united Upper and Lower Egypt.
B. built the Sphinx.
C. was the leader of the Hyksos.
D. built the Great Pyramid.
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Discuss how the study of diet and nutrition can provide information on societal differentiation. Use examples to illustrate your arguments.
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A. Angkor
B. Harappa
C. Eridu
D. Jenn-jeno
E. Great Zimbabwe
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Which of the following is NOT true about Jenn-jeno?
A. With the development of regional trade networks, Jenn-jeno became an important market center.
B. Jenn-jeno was an important center of salt production.
C. Blacksmiths and coppersmiths at Jenn-jeno worked iron ore and copper that was obtained through exchange.
D. Potters at Jenn-jeno made significant quantities of well-made ceramics decorated with twine impressions.
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Early Egyptian writing tended to be concerned with
A. economic transactions.
B. political/dynastic events.
C. divination.
D. architectural planning.
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Hierakonpolis is located
A. in the Nile River valley.
B. in the Indus Valley.
C. on the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers.
D. on the Yellow River.
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The city of __________ in southern Pakistan is one of the earliest cities in South Asia with evidence for baked brick buildings and drainage systems.
A. Mohenjo-daro
B. An-yang
C. Uruk
D. Gujarat
E. Jenn-jeno
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Discuss differences in the exchange systems that characterized later prehispanic polities in Middle and South America.
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The Inca road system did all of the following except
A. charge tolls for carts and other wheeled vehicles.
B. include suspension bridges.
C. cross deserts and mountains.
D. involve networks of roadside lodgings and storage places.
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The Inca road system
A. was constructed for wheeled vehicles.
B. included suspension bridges.
C. spanned more than 100,000 km.
D. was restricted to royal caravans.
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Where would you expect to find the best archaeological preservation for ancient textiles?
A. the Peruvian coast
B. the montaa
C. Amazonia
D. highland Andean open-air sites
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The capital of the Chim (Kingdom of Chimor) was
A. Wari.
B. Chan Chan.
C. Tiwanaku.
D. Cuzco.
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The emergence of hierarchical societies with monumental constructions on the dry Pacific coast of Peru
A. occurred soon after the development of pottery.
B. preceded the advent of pottery making in western South America.
C. rapidly spurred the development of highly decorated ceramic forms.
D. was contemporary with the advent of pottery in western South America.
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Discuss diachronic changes in the nature of nonresidential features and architecture in the Valley of Oaxaca.
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To date, no ball court is known from the site of
A. Chichn Itz.
B. Monte Albn.
C. Tenochtitln.
D. Teotihuacn.
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Prior to the establishment of Monte Albn, the largest site in the Valley of Oaxaca with a danzante was
A. San Jos Mogote.
B. Cuicuilco.
C. San Lorenzo.
D. Tikal.
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The Aztec practiced human sacrifice
A. in order to obtain much needed protein.
B. because hearts and blood were needed to maintain the order of the Universe.
C. because they were ordered to by Tlaloc, the goggle-eyed god.
D. as a means of population control
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During the period from A.D. 950-1160, the most powerful city in central Mexico was
A. Teotihuacn.
B. Tula.
C. Cuicuilco.
D. Tikal.
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Which is true of Monte Albn?
A. It had more temples than any other prehispanic Mesoamerican site.
B. It had a residential pattern of houses built on terraces.
C. It had several large round temples.
D. The first chinampas are found there.
E. It was founded by peoples from Teotihuacn.
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The calendar round in Mesoamerica did NOT
A. comprise a 52-year cycle.
B. include the ritual calendar of 260 days.
C. include the solar calendar.
D. feature the twelve constellations of the zodiac
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Compare dendrochronology to one other archaeological dating technique that is discussed in the text.