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Who studies human behavior and cultures of the past through the recovery and  analysis of artifacts?
a) Biologists
b) Archaeologists
c) Artists
d) Geologists

Cactus Hill is located on the —
a) James River
b) Ohio River
c) Nottoway River
d) Mississippi River

Why is the recovery of artifacts at Cactus Hill important to scientists and historians
a) They found gold that will be used to pay for a museum.
b) They uncovered the bones of an unknown dinosaur.
c) They discovered how long ago people lived in Virginia.
d) They learned new ways of building sturdy ships.

I work at one of the oldest archaeological sites in North America. I found artifacts  that prove humans lived here 18,000 years ago. The archaeologist speaking above is referring to--
a) Cactus Hill
b) Death Valley
c) Jamestown
d) Roanoke Island

Which Hemisphere is the archaeological site of Cactus Hill located?
a) Northern
b) Southerns
c) Eastern
d) Western

Cactus Hill is located in —
a) Texas
b) Virginia
c) Arizona
d) Tennessee

The Nottoway River in southeast Virginia is the location of
a) Pueblo cliff dwellings
b) evidence of Inuits dwellings
c) the Pacific Northwest and the Kwakiutl homeland.
d) Cactus Hill, one of the oldest archaeological site in North America

How do archaeologists impact the study of human behavior?
a) By interviewing relatives about their ancestors
b) Through the recovery and analysis of artifacts
c) By studying current history books
d) Through research of scientific theories

The recovery and analysis of evidence from the past are most important in the study  of —
a) psychology
b) sociology
c) archaeology
d) biology

One of the oldest archaeological sites in the United States is located at —
a) Cactus Hill
b) Mount Rogers
c) Peaks of Otter
d) Chesapeake Bay

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