Practice New Techniques And Questions (1.11.3)

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Question 1.
What is stratigraphy in archaeology?
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Think about how layers in a cake can tell you about its ingredients.
Question 2.
Who was R.E.M. Wheeler?
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Remember the transition in excavation techniques?
3Question 3.
What is the primary focus of Wheeler's archaeological methodology?
- Uniform digging
- Stratigraphic excavation
- Mechanical excavation
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Think about the layer perspective.
4Question 4.
True or False: The partition of India had no impact on archaeological sites of the Harappan civilization.
- True
- False
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Consider how borders affect research areas.
Question 5.
Consider how the methodologies of Wheeler might change if he were digging in a modern city rather than an ancient site. Discuss the potential differences in findings.
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Reflect on contemporary archaeology versus historical sites.
Question 6.
Evaluate the role of political geography in shaping the field of archaeology, using the partition of India as a case study.
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Think about how borders create challenges in archaeological studies.

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