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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Studying History

Question 15 • CHS World Civilization

Which of the statements about archaeologists is true?

Answer
A
Archaeologists excavate artifacts but leave it to historians to analyze them.
B
Archaeologists are helpful to anthropologists but not to historians.
C
Archaeologists study the remains of ancient humans as well as artifacts.
D
Archaeologists study only artifacts, not human history.

Explanation

Archaeologists study physical evidence from the past, including artifacts and the remains of ancient people. They also analyze what these finds reveal about human history, so they do more than simply excavate objects. Therefore, “Archaeologists study the remains of ancient humans as well as artifacts” is true.

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