Although Archaeologists and Historians Are Both Interested in the Past

question 42

Multiple Choice

Although archaeologists and historians are both interested in the past, how does archaeology differ from history in its approach?

• A) Unlike historians, archaeologists study past societies that pre-date written records, using only material remains such as pottery and stone tools.
• B) Unlike historians, archaeologists only care about the writing systems of non-English speakers.
• C) Archaeologists dig up dinosaurs, while historians focus on humans.
• D) Archaeologists only rely on fossil remains from human ancestors.

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Definitions:

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, which coordinates body activities and processes sensory information.

Brain

The organ in the head of living creatures that controls their actions, thoughts, feelings, and interactions with their environment.

Spinal Cord

The long, thin, tubular structure made of nervous tissue that extends from the brainstem down the back, transmitting nerve signals between the brain and the rest of the body.

Sensory Neurons

Nerve cells that are responsible for converting external stimuli from the environment into internal electrical impulses for the brain to interpret.