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Studying History — Quiz

Question 4 • United States History

The main difference between archaeologists and anthropologists is that

Answer
A
archaeologists focus on artifacts of ancient people, while anthropologists study human remains of ancient people.
B
archaeologists find and excavate the artifacts of ancient people, while anthropologists excavate the tombs of ancient people.
C
archaeologists search for and excavate the artifacts of ancient people, while anthropologists interpret the findings of archaeologists.
D
archaeologists concentrate on the physical artifacts of ancient people, while anthropologists study a wider range of human cultures and behaviors.

Explanation

Archaeologists study past societies largely through material evidence, such as tools, buildings, and other artifacts. Anthropology is the broader study of humans, including their cultures and behaviors, so archaeologists can be considered specialists within anthropology. Choice A captures this distinction; the other choices incorrectly limit anthropology to excavating tombs, studying ancient remains, or interpreting archaeologists’ discoveries.

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