as offerings to the gods, according to the
archaeologists who found the mummified
remains in Argentina in 1999….
— “Frozen Inca Mummy Goes On Display,”
National Geographic News,
September 11, 2007
This passage best illustrates the role of
archaeologists in
(1) interpreting evidence
(2) challenging customs
(3) classifying artifacts
(4) planning expeditions
The role of archaeologists illustrated in the passage is the interpretation of evidence. They use their professional knowledge to analyze remains and artifacts to recreate the past.
The passage best illustrates the role of archaeologists in (1) interpreting evidence. In this case, archaeologists have used their professional knowledge and skills to analyze the mummified remains discovered in Argentina. The interpretation of the remains as children left on a mountaintop to succumb to the cold suggests they have used evidence (physical remains, context of the find) to reconstruct a possible scenario. This kind of activity is part of an archaeologist's work, which often involves working out the meaning and significance of artefacts or remains discovered during their work.
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B.Chronological thinking
C.Examining historiography
D.Analyzing and creating historical arguments
Grenada
Nicaragua
Panama
Answer:
Nicaragua
Explanation:
true
false