Archaeologists are playing an increasingly important role in the investigation of human rights abuses; for instance, professional archaeologists have been involved in excavating mass graves in Rwanda and Iraq
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How is modern historical Americanist archaeology different from its prehistoric counterpart?
a. Modern historical archaeology does not have a postprocessual slant to it, addressing humanistic and ideological concerns. b. Historical archaeologists tend to study large-scale processes; the high degree of temporal resolution in historic sites often leads investigators to focus on specific events or individuals. c. Because historical archaeology deals with the relatively recent past, and all the cultural, political, and ethical challenges therein, it is often emotionally charged. d. Contemporary historical archaeology is not as diverse as the rest of American archaeology. e. Unlike prehistorical archaeology, historical archaeology has changed due to the growing impact of cultural resource management.
All of the following are stages of genocide except:
a. polarization b. dehumanization c. extermination d. exaltation
The work of Kathleen A. Deagan did not
a. investigate daily life in the initial colonial period. b. actively involve bringing archeology to the public. c. pioneer the archaeological investigation of disenfranchised groups. d. help fulfill Binford's call for a better archaeology. e. mean she was not concerned with people and culture behind the artifact.
How certain are scientists whether or not Neandertals engaged in ritual behavior?
A) There are very convincing arguments for ritual behavior. B) There is no definitive evidence for ritual behavior at this time. C) Scientists have proof that Neandertals had ritual behavior. D) Scientists are certain that Neandertals were not capable of complex ritual behavior.