Question 1

Which is a classification that permits comparison that allows archaeologists to align an assemblage with other assemblages in time and space?

Accepted Answer

A)  taxonomy 
B)  seriation 
C)  typology 
D)  phrenology

Question 2

Which of the following is a system for classifying materials, objects, and phenomena used in many sciences, including archaeology?

Accepted Answer

A)  systematics 
B)  typological studies 
C)  taphonomy 
D)  taxonomy

Question 3

A cultural unit represented by like components on different sites or at different levels of the same site is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  assemblage. 
B)  unit. 
C)  phase. 
D)  horizon.

Question 4

Referring to the concept of "Units of Ordering," describe each unit, how it is used in archaeology, and how the units relate to each other.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Referring to the concept of "Units of...

Question 5

American archaeologists have generally preferred to make considerable use of data on artifacts and other culture traits known to have been used by living societies in North America. This perspective is considered to be more

Accepted Answer

A)  historical. 
B)  cultural. 
C)  ahistorical. 
D)  deciduous.

Exam 8: Archaeological Classification and Ancient Technologies

Which is a classification that permits comparison that allows archaeologists to align an assemblage with other assemblages in time and space?

Which of the following is a system for classifying materials, objects, and phenomena used in many sciences, including archaeology?

A cultural unit represented by like components on different sites or at different levels of the same site is a(n)

Referring to the concept of "Units of Ordering," describe each unit, how it is used in archaeology, and how the units relate to each other.

American archaeologists have generally preferred to make considerable use of data on artifacts and other culture traits known to have been used by living societies in North America. This perspective is considered to be more