Which of the following is NOT an example of why archaeology is important, even when studying societies and time periods that have extensive written records?

a. It is important to gather as many artifacts as possible in order to supply museums with materials.
b. Due to cultural biases in literacy rates, there are many subcultures about which little is known.
c. Censorship laws and cultural bias have suppressed a large amount of written history.
d. Archaeology may be able to confirm or call into question written historical records.


b

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a. modern human philosophy. b. modern human relations. c. modern human warfare. d. modern human technology. e. modern human religion.

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a. has no effect on its food-getting strategy. b. absolutely determines the food-getting strategy that is its best adaptation. c. influences its food-getting strategy and sets broad limitations. d. sets very narrow limits on possible alternative food-getting strategies. e. is the only thing that affects its food-getting strategy.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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