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Adventures in Archaeology Trivia Quiz

It isn't Indiana Jones, but it's interesting nevertheless.

A multiple-choice quiz by robert362. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
robert362

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
190,631

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
4755

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Howard Carter is associated with exploration in "the Valley of Kings"
and with the tomb of King Tut. Carter's financial partner and co-adventurer died under "mysterious circumstances", creating the legend of a "curse" involving excacvation of the tomb. Who was this partner? Hint

Lord Carnarvon

Lord Sternholm

Lord Gordon

Lord Bromfield

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Question 2 of 10

2. Many scientists believe that the legendary Atlantis may have been part of an island that is today known as Thera. By what other name is this island known today? Hint

Santorini

Bahrain

Lemuria

Chaldea

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the name of the archaeologist whose name is associated with the discovery of Troy? Hint

Paris

Champollion

Schliemann

Sargon

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Question 4 of 10

4. The tar pits of La Brea are a rich source of fossils. In which state of the United States are these pits located? Hint

Wyoming

California

Nevada

Hawaii

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of the following persons is associated with the discovery of "Australopithecus"? Hint

Raymond Dart

James Galanopoulos

Margaret Mead

Bronislaw Malinowski

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Question 6 of 10

6. A discovery in Ethiopia of the nearly intact skull of a primitive woman was said to be a milestone in archaeology. What was the name given to this woman? Hint

Jane

Lucy

Margaret

Cassandra

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Question 7 of 10

7. Leonard Woolley is associated with a great archaeological discovery. Where did this discovery take place? Hint

Carthage

Herculaneum

Rome

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Question 8 of 10

8. "Carbon-14" is used by archaeologists for what purpose? Hint

Determining the age of archaeological discoveries

Reading primitive maps

Interpreting ancient writings

Understanding early religious practices

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Question 9 of 10

9. There is evidence that the Vikings reached North America centuries before Columbus. What is the name that is given to their settlements on the coast of Canada? Hint

Vinland

Valkyrie

Valhalla

Vortigen

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Question 10 of 10

10. Excavation of Pompeii was fascinating because it discovered a culture that came to an abrupt end when Mt. Vesuvius erupted. When did that eruption occur? Hint

Third Century A.D.

First Century B.C.

First century A.D.

Third Century B.C.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Howard Carter is associated with exploration in "the Valley of Kings" and with the tomb of King Tut. Carter's financial partner and co-adventurer died under "mysterious circumstances", creating the legend of a "curse" involving excacvation of the tomb. Who was this partner?

Answer: Lord Carnarvon

Carnarvon's death occurred shortly after Carter found the archaeological version of the "Mother Lode". Some have speculated that some micro-organismic life in the cave may have contributed to Carnarvon's death. Others, of course, believe in a curse.

2. Many scientists believe that the legendary Atlantis may have been part of an island that is today known as Thera. By what other name is this island known today?

Answer: Santorini

Thera a/k/a Santorini, is believed by some to be the site of Atlantis - despite the fact that it doesn't precisely "match up" with the parameters described by Plato.

3. What was the name of the archaeologist whose name is associated with the discovery of Troy?

Answer: Schliemann

Heinrich Schliemann heard and read about the legends of Troy - and set out to find the "mythical" place. He did it - despite the fact that he was not a professional arachaeologist.

4. The tar pits of La Brea are a rich source of fossils. In which state of the United States are these pits located?

Answer: California

The tar pits are located in Los Angeles.

5. Which of the following persons is associated with the discovery of "Australopithecus"?

Answer: Raymond Dart

Dart's discovery is considered to be a major contribution to our understanding of evolution.

6. A discovery in Ethiopia of the nearly intact skull of a primitive woman was said to be a milestone in archaeology. What was the name given to this woman?

Answer: Lucy

"Lucy" is one of our oldest known ancestors.

7. Leonard Woolley is associated with a great archaeological discovery. Where did this discovery take place?

Answer: Ur

Woolley's discovery of primitive remains was a landmark. Ur is in the vicinity of modern Iraq.

8. "Carbon-14" is used by archaeologists for what purpose?

Answer: Determining the age of archaeological discoveries

Carbon 14 dating is one of the primary methods used to determine the age of artifacts. (It has, for example, been used on the Shroud of Turin.)

9. There is evidence that the Vikings reached North America centuries before Columbus. What is the name that is given to their settlements on the coast of Canada?

Answer: Vinland

There is good evidence that the Vikings visited North America. That's one heck of a trip across the rough North Atlantic in primitive ships.

10. Excavation of Pompeii was fascinating because it discovered a culture that came to an abrupt end when Mt. Vesuvius erupted. When did that eruption occur?

Answer: First century A.D.

79 A.D. is the date that is usually given. The civilization - and the lives of the occupants - came to a sudden stop that was preserved for centuries.

Source: Author robert362

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