Studying History

Question 1

This map shows the epicenter of the 2010 earthquake in Haiti.

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Saint-Marc

Question 2

The main difference between archaeologists and anthropologists is that

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archaeologists concentrate on the physical artifacts of ancient people, while anthropologists study a wider range of human cultures and behaviors.

Question 3

Which would likely be the least biased account of the December 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor?

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a world history textbook’s account published in 2014

Question 4

Which of these dating methods is capable of giving the most accurate age of an artifact?

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dendrochronology

Question 5

What method of dating bone would yield the most accurate results?

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radiocarbon

Question 6

Which of these would be considered a primary source?

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a presidential candidate’s tax records ✓ Correct

Question 7

Which of these is a true statement about anthropologists?

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Anthropologists study how ancient cultures are similar and different.

Question 8

The archaeologists’ term “correlated age” means

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the age of an artifact in relation to other objects.

Question 9

Which of these would most likely be studied by an anthropologist?

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the formation of the first languages that were developed

Question 10

What kind of map would need to show elevation in its legend?

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a physical map

Studying History Answers