Word Match Game: Absorb The Archaeology Vocabulary List

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decay of carbon-14." }, { "id": 10863, "front": "Hunter-gatherer", "back": "Hunter-gatherers were prehistoric societies that relied on hunting wild animals and gathering plants for their subsistence and survival." }, { "id": 10864, "front": "Megalithic", "back": "Megalithic refers to the construction of large stone structures, such as dolmens or stone circles, often associated with prehistoric societies." }, { "id": 10865, "front": "Settlement", "back": "A settlement in prehistoric archaeology refers to a location where a community lived, including structures, artifacts, and evidence of daily life." }, { "id": 10866, "front": "Excavation", "back": "Excavation in Classical archaeology involves the systematic digging and removal of layers of soil to uncover artifacts and structures." }, { "id": 10867, "front": "Artifact", "back": "An artifact in Classical archaeology refers to any object made or modified by humans, such as pottery, tools, or coins." }, { "id": 10868, "front": "Classical period", "back": "The Classical period in Classical archaeology refers to the time between the 5th and 4th centuries BCE in ancient Greece and Rome." }, { "id": 10869, "front": "Archaeological site", "back": "An archaeological site is a location where physical remains of past human activity, such as structures or artifacts, are found." }, { "id": 10870, "front": "Pottery", "back": "Pottery refers to ceramic objects such as vessels, plates, and figurines used by ancient civilizations for various purposes." }, { "id": 10871, "front": "Temple", "back": "A temple in Classical archaeology refers to a sacred building dedicated to religious practices and worship in ancient civilizations." }, { "id": 10872, "front": "Mosaic", "back": "Mosaic is a decorative art form created by arranging small colored pieces of glass, stone, or other materials into patterns or images." }, { "id": 10873, "front": "Ruins", "back": "Ruins refer to the remains of ancient structures or settlements that have been partially or completely destroyed over time." }, { "id": 10874, "front": "excavation", "back": "Excavation in historical archaeology refers to the systematic digging and recording of artifacts and features at a historical site." }, { "id": 10875, "front": "artifact", "back": "An artifact in historical archaeology refers to any object made or modified by humans, providing insight into past societies." }, { "id": 10876, "front": "stratigraphy", "back": "Stratigraphy in historical archaeology refers to the study of the layers of soil and materials to understand chronological sequences." }, { "id": 10877, "front": "context", "back": "Context in historical archaeology refers to the surrounding circumstances, conditions, and environment in which artifacts and features are found." }, { "id": 10878, "front": "colonialism", "back": "Colonialism in historical archaeology refers to the establishment and maintenance of colonies by a dominant power over indigenous populations." }, { "id": 10879, "front": "industrialization", "back": "Industrialization refers to the transition from traditional hand production methods to complex machinery in manufacturing processes during the 18th-19th centuries." }, { "id": 10880, "front": "material culture", "back": "Material culture in historical archaeology refers to physical objects, structures, and artifacts that provide insights into past societies and cultures." }, { "id": 10881, "front": "archaeologist", "back": "An archaeologist in historical archaeology studies past human societies through the excavation and analysis of material culture remains." }, { "id": 10882, "front": "Shipwreck", "back": "A shipwreck in underwater archaeology refers to the remains of a ship that has sunk or been abandoned underwater." }, { "id": 10883, "front": "Submerged", "back": "Submerged in underwater archaeology refers to artifacts, structures, or sites that are underwater, often preserved due to lack of oxygen." }, { "id": 10884, "front": "Maritime", "back": "Maritime archaeology focuses on studying submerged remains such as shipwrecks, ports, and other underwater cultural heritage sites." }, { "id": 10885, "front": "Excavation", "back": "Excavation in underwater archaeology involves the systematic removal of sediment and artifacts from a submerged archaeological site." }, { "id": 10886, "front": "Artifact", "back": "Artifacts in underwater archaeology are objects made or used by humans that have historical, cultural, or archaeological significance." }, { "id": 10887, "front": "Diver", "back": "A diver in underwater archaeology refers to a trained individual who explores, photographs, documents, and excavates submerged archaeological sites." }, { "id": 10888, "front": "Underwater", "back": "Underwater archaeology is the study of human cultures and artifacts submerged beneath bodies of water, such as lakes, rivers, and oceans." }, { "id": 10889, "front": "Survey", "back": "A survey in underwater archaeology is a methodical examination of a submerged site to record and assess its features." }, { "id": 10890, "front": "Industrial revolution", "back": "Industrial revolution in industrial archaeology refers to the period of rapid industrialization in the 18th and 19th centuries." }, { "id": 10891, "front": "factory", "back": "A factory in the context of Industrial archaeology is a historical site or building where goods were manufactured on a large scale." }, { "id": 10892, "front": "machinery", "back": "Machinery refers to the mechanical equipment and devices used in industrial processes, typically studied in industrial archaeology for historical insights." }, { "id": 10893, "front": "industrial heritage", "back": "Industrial heritage refers to physical remains of past industrial activities that are preserved and studied in the field of archaeology." }, { "id": 10894, "front": "industrial archaeologist", "back": "Industrial archaeologists study and interpret the remains of past industrial sites and structures to understand their historical and cultural significance." }, { "id": 10895, "front": "industrialization", "back": "Industrialization refers to the process of developing industries and manufacturing goods on a large scale within a society or region." }, { "id": 10896, "front": "industrial site", "back": "An industrial site in industrial archaeology is a location where industrial activity such as manufacturing or mining took place." }, { "id": 10897, "front": "industrial technology", "back": "Industrial technology in industrial archaeology refers to the study of machinery, tools, and techniques used in past industrial activities." }, { "id": 10898, "front": "Ethnography", "back": "Ethnography in ethnoarchaeology refers to the study of living cultures to understand past human behaviors and material culture." }, { "id": 10899, "front": "Culture", "back": "Culture in ethnoarchaeology refers to the shared beliefs, behaviors, and practices of a specific group of people in the past." }, { "id": 10900, "front": "Archaeology", "back": "Archaeology in the context of Ethnoarchaeology is the study of modern societies to understand past human behavior and activities." }, { "id": 10901, "front": "Material culture", "back": "Material culture in ethnoarchaeology refers to physical objects, artifacts, and structures created and used by past and present societies." }, { "id": 10902, "front": "Tradition", "back": "Tradition in ethnoarchaeology refers to the transmission of beliefs, practices, and customs from one generation to the next within a society." }, { "id": 10903, "front": "Ethnographic research", "back": "Ethnographic research in ethnoarchaeology involves studying contemporary societies to understand past human behaviors and material culture." }, { "id": 10904, "front": "Ethnographic fieldwork", "back": "Ethnographic fieldwork in ethnoarchaeology involves studying living societies to understand past human behavior through material culture analysis." }, { "id": 10905, "front": "Cultural anthropology", "back": "Cultural anthropology in ethnoarchaeology studies contemporary cultures to understand past societies through material remains and cultural practices." } ] } }