Which of the following best describes an archaeological trench?
A small, circular hole used for artifact storage.
A long, narrow excavation unit used to explore stratigraphy and look for features.
A naturally formed geological line.
A boundary marker for a site.
In archaeological theory, reflexivity primarily refers to the practice of:
Using mirrors to locate buried objects.
The physical reflection of light off of pottery sherds.
Acknowledging and critically assessing how the archaeologist's own background, biases, and role influence the interpretation of the past.
The ability to recall past archaeological discoveries.
During excavation, the unexcavated strip of earth left between trenches, often used for stratigraphic study and access, is called a ____________.
In archaeology, an artifact's context is only important for determining its date, not its function or relationship to other finds.
The concept of multi-vocality in archaeology stresses the importance of:
Having only one official interpretation of an archaeological site.
Using multiple languages in field notes.
Including diverse perspectives (e.g., descendant communities, various specialists) in the interpretation of the past.
Only excavating sites with multiple cultural layers.
Archaeological reconnaissance is a detailed, invasive method that typically involves extensive deep excavation to map a site's subsurface features.
An archaeological survey focused on mapping the elevation and natural features of a landscape is primarily studying the site's:
Artifact distribution.
Topography.
Flora and fauna.
Chronology.
Which sequence correctly represents the common archaeological hierarchy of material culture from smallest to largest unit?
Structure → Feature → Artifact.
Artifact → Feature → Structure.
Feature → Structure → Artifact.
Artifact → Structure → Feature.
What is shown in the image?
An archaeological plan.
An archaeological section
A research approach that studies cultural change and development over an extended period of time is described as:
Synchronic.
Systematic.
Diachronic.
A quadrat is a small, typically square or rectangular, defined area used by archaeologists to systematically sample and record surface finds or vegetation.