12.3: Chapter Twelve Review

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Test Your Knowledge

How is historical archaeology similar to prehistoric archaeology? How is it different?
In what ways can historical archaeology evaluate, supplement, and even change what has been accepted as fact?
What is pseudoarchaeology? Why is its popularity problematic?
How are some archaeologists taking an activist role to protect archaeological sites?
How are modern technological developments and crowdsourcing being used to support archaeology?
How has climate change altered the field of archaeology?
Describe one of the ways in which archaeologists are using their unique skills to give a voice to populations frequently overlooked and ignored in our culture?
Imagine a friend tells you about a recent post on social media describing “research” on aliens and Atlantis. Explain what you could tell your friend about such research’s reliability. What actual new archaeological frontier could you share with your friend?

Terms You Should Know

historical archaeology The study of past human societies that have a written historical record.

pseudoarchaeology Explanations and interpretations of the past from outside the archaeological science community. They are not based on the scientific method and reject the data gathering and analytical methods of the discipline.

A derivative work from

"Digging into Archaeology:A Brief OER Introduction to Archaeology with Activities" by Amanda Wolcott Paskey and AnnMarie Beasley Cisneros, Faculty (Anthropology) at Cosumnes River College & American River College, ASCCC Open Educational Resources Initiative (OERI), 2020, under CC BY-NC 4.0.