Question 1

The morphological projectile point types defined at Gatecliff became temporal types when:

Accepted Answer

A)  surface projectile point finds corresponded to point types found in stratified deposits. 
B)  a series of radiocarbon dates determined the geological sequence at Gatecliff, and time ranges could then be assigned to the projectile point types. 
C)  dendrochronological dating assigned exact years to projectile point types. 
D)  thermoluminescence dated the stratified deposits in which the different projectile points were discovered. 
A)  surface projectile point finds corresponded to point types found in stratified deposits. 
B)  a series of radiocarbon dates determined the geological sequence at Gatecliff, and time ranges could then be assigned to the projectile point types. 
C)  dendrochronological dating assigned exact years to projectile point types. 
D)  thermoluminescence dated the stratified deposits in which the different projectile points were discovered.

Question 2

The following were concerns regarding the excavation and conservation of the Hunley:

Accepted Answer

A)  the location of the Hunley was a mystery until a magnetometer was used to locate it. 
B)  the ship would have quickly corroded unless it was sprayed with water after it was raised. 
C)  keeping the carbonate layer intact was critical to the preservation of the vessel. 
D)  All of the answers are correct. 
A)  the location of the Hunley was a mystery until a magnetometer was used to locate it. 
B)  the ship would have quickly corroded unless it was sprayed with water after it was raised. 
C)  keeping the carbonate layer intact was critical to the preservation of the vessel. 
D)  All of the answers are correct.

Question 3

The number of attributes recorded during artifact analysis:

Accepted Answer

A)  is limited by the number of measurements possible, which is generally very few. 
B)  is generally limited to those that are necessary to accomplish the purpose of the typology. 
C)  is generally limited to those that provide an accurate description of artifact size, such as length, width, and thickness. 
D)  is generally as many as possible, so that future analysts will not have to re-examine the artifacts to obtain the data they need to answer different research questions. 
A)  is limited by the number of measurements possible, which is generally very few. 
B)  is generally limited to those that are necessary to accomplish the purpose of the typology. 
C)  is generally limited to those that provide an accurate description of artifact size, such as length, width, and thickness. 
D)  is generally as many as possible, so that future analysts will not have to re-examine the artifacts to obtain the data they need to answer different research questions.

Question 4

After excavation, recovered artifacts must be conserved. Conservation can involve:

Accepted Answer

A)  a simple cleaning of the artifacts. 
B)  stabilization of artifacts to prevent decomposition. 
C)  reconstruction of artifacts, such as broken pottery vessels. 
D)  All of the answers are correct. 
A)  a simple cleaning of the artifacts. 
B)  stabilization of artifacts to prevent decomposition. 
C)  reconstruction of artifacts, such as broken pottery vessels. 
D)  All of the answers are correct.

Question 5

Which of the following is true of the space-time systematics of North American archaeology?

Accepted Answer

A)  Space-time systematics is still the main focus of archaeological research, as basic spatial and temporal changes in material culture remain undocumented for much of North America. 
B)  Space-time systematics has been largely worked out, and no longer preoccupies archaeology as it did in the first half of the 20th century. 
C)  Space-time systematics is not very useful for North American archaeology, because material culture remained unchanged for long periods of time in many places. 
D)  While space-time systematics has dominated European archaeology for the past century, its utility for North American archaeology is just now being recognized. 
A)  Space-time systematics is still the main focus of archaeological research, as basic spatial and temporal changes in material culture remain undocumented for much of North America. 
B)  Space-time systematics has been largely worked out, and no longer preoccupies archaeology as it did in the first half of the 20th century. 
C)  Space-time systematics is not very useful for North American archaeology, because material culture remained unchanged for long periods of time in many places. 
D)  While space-time systematics has dominated European archaeology for the past century, its utility for North American archaeology is just now being recognized.

Question 6

A descriptive and abstract grouping of individual artifacts whose focus is on overall similarity rather than function or chronological significance is a:

Accepted Answer

A)  temporal type. 
B)  functional type. 
C)  morphological type. 
D)  stylistic type. 
A)  temporal type. 
B)  functional type. 
C)  morphological type. 
D)  stylistic type.

Question 7

You are excavating a site in the Great Basin and you find a stratum that contains only Elko points. This indicates to you that the stratum dates to a particular period. The Elko point, in this example, can be referred to as a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  functional type. 
B)  temporal type. 
C)  seriated type. 
D)  morphological type. 
A)  functional type. 
B)  temporal type. 
C)  seriated type. 
D)  morphological type.

Question 8

A class of archaeological artifacts defined by a consistent clustering of characteristics is a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  type. 
B)  attribute. 
C)  component. 
D)  phase. 
A)  type. 
B)  attribute. 
C)  component. 
D)  phase.

Question 9

The classification of artifacts into types that organize and simplify artifact variability is termed:

Accepted Answer

A)  attribute analysis. 
B)  typology. 
C)  phase designation. 
D)  component designation. 
A)  attribute analysis. 
B)  typology. 
C)  phase designation. 
D)  component designation.

Question 10

If ceramic vessels are grouped together based on the fact they were all used as storage containers, in spite of the fact that design elements indicate they are from different time periods, then they have been grouped according to:

Accepted Answer

A)  functional type. 
B)  morphological type. 
C)  temporal type. 
D)  space-time systematics. 
A)  functional type. 
B)  morphological type. 
C)  temporal type. 
D)  space-time systematics.

Question 11

Projectile point types are usually named after the archaeologist who discovered them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A good typology will:

Accepted Answer

A)  minimize differences within each created type and maximize differences between each type. 
B)  maximize differences within each created type and minimize differences between each type. 
C)  result in abundant overlap between types. 
D)  only be replicable by the archaeologist who created it. 
A)  minimize differences within each created type and maximize differences between each type. 
B)  maximize differences within each created type and minimize differences between each type. 
C)  result in abundant overlap between types. 
D)  only be replicable by the archaeologist who created it.

The morphological projectile point types defined at Gatecliff became temporal types when:

The following were concerns regarding the excavation and conservation of the Hunley:

The number of attributes recorded during artifact analysis:

After excavation, recovered artifacts must be conserved. Conservation can involve:

Which of the following is true of the space-time systematics of North American archaeology?

A descriptive and abstract grouping of individual artifacts whose focus is on overall similarity rather than function or chronological significance is a:

You are excavating a site in the Great Basin and you find a stratum that contains only Elko points. This indicates to you that the stratum dates to a particular period. The Elko point, in this example, can be referred to as a(n):

A class of archaeological artifacts defined by a consistent clustering of characteristics is a(n):

The classification of artifacts into types that organize and simplify artifact variability is termed:

If ceramic vessels are grouped together based on the fact they were all used as storage containers, in spite of the fact that design elements indicate they are from different time periods, then they have been grouped according to:

Projectile point types are usually named after the archaeologist who discovered them.

A good typology will:

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Exam 7: The Dimensions Of Archaeology Time Space And Form

The morphological projectile point types defined at Gatecliff became temporal types when:

The following were concerns regarding the excavation and conservation of the Hunley:

The number of attributes recorded during artifact analysis:

After excavation, recovered artifacts must be conserved. Conservation can involve:

Which of the following is true of the space-time systematics of North American archaeology?

A descriptive and abstract grouping of individual artifacts whose focus is on overall similarity rather than function or chronological significance is a:

You are excavating a site in the Great Basin and you find a stratum that contains only Elko points. This indicates to you that the stratum dates to a particular period. The Elko point, in this example, can be referred to as a(n):

A class of archaeological artifacts defined by a consistent clustering of characteristics is a(n):

The classification of artifacts into types that organize and simplify artifact variability is termed:

If ceramic vessels are grouped together based on the fact they were all used as storage containers, in spite of the fact that design elements indicate they are from different time periods, then they have been grouped according to:

Projectile point types are usually named after the archaeologist who discovered them.

A good typology will:

Meet Some New Archaeologists

The Structure Of Archaeological Inquiry

Doing Fieldwork Surveying For Archaeological Sites

Doing Fieldwork Why Archaeologists Dig Square Holes

Geoarchaeology and Site Formation Processes

Chronology Building How To Get A Date

Taphonomy Experimental Archaeology And Ethnoarchaeology

People Plants and Animals In The Past

Bioarchaeological Approaches To The Past

Reconstructing Social And Political Systems Of The Past

The Archaeology Of The Mind

Understanding Key Transitions In World Prehistory

Historial Archaeology Insights On American History

Caring For Our Cultural Heritage

Archaeology Apos S Future

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