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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Which of the following is not referred to as a musical instrument?
2. The ICE is referred to as being what kind of jar?
3. Who is pictured in the illustration on page 87?
4. What material was used to make the object?
5. What pattern was impressed upon the object?
Short Essay Questions
1. When did Harriet meet her untimely demise? What happened?
2. What was unique about the Plant That Wouldn't Die?
3. The Sacred Seal is one of the most coveted items found in the Motel. Explain what souvenir was created from a replica of the Sacred Seal.
4. How does Carson describe the great courtyard? What was the purpose of the pool area?
5. What is the description given to the Sacred Seal? Where was it placed?
6. According to the text what surrounded the complex outside? What would the area be described as in today's terms?
7. What items were found lining the passageway between the tombs?
8. What is the real life description of the wall fragment found in the communal Sacred Urn room near the Great Sanctuary. Explain the real purpose of the so-called laborers' marks.
9. What was the main feature located in the sanctuary? How was the structure decorated?
10. What item was recreated to resemble the mosaic ceiling tiles? What kind of container comes with the item?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Examine the relationship between Howard Carson and Harriet Burton. In the beginning of the book Harriet is referred to as a colleague. As the book goes on it becomes clear that Harriet has a sense of deep devotion toward Carson. Write a detailed synopsis of the relationship between the two excavators. What were the pros and cons? Did either person make it obvious that there was something more than a purely professional relationship? Explain.
Essay Topic 2
Archeologists have a fascinating but difficult job in discovering and identifying ancient objects and associating them to various cultures. Archeological finds are clearly important in learning the history of a culture, especially if the culture has not been studied. Choose a famous archeological dig. Write a 1000 word essay on the dig, its purpose and what was found at the site. Were the artifacts telling about any specific culture? Explain. Did that particular dig lead to another excavation? If so, give details on any subsequent excavations.
Essay Topic 3
The Triumphal Arch was considered to be one of the most significant finds regarding the ancient culture of Usa. Discuss the Triumphal Arch and its use as a gateway. Do you think the explanation of the arch's placement in relation to the west coast falling into the ocean makes any sense? Do think there was a specific placement of the arch? Explain. Other pieces of architecture are represented in the book as being important discoveries. Why are monuments so interesting to archeologists and historians? How do you think they arrived at the explanations listed in the book? Do you think any other explanations might have been considered? Explain.
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