Introduction to Archaeological Methods and Research (HARA2107)

BA. History and Archeology - HA

Semester: First Semester

Level: 200

Year: 2016

End of 1
st
Semester Examination
Course code: HIST 201
Course Title: Introduction to Archaeological Methods and Research
Time: 3Hrs Date: Hall:
Instructors: Prof Talla/Yakam
Instructions:
Answer any two questions. Good English and orderly presentation of facts is indispensable
1) Define excavation and with aid of figures, discuss the various methods available to an
archaeologist during excavation.
2) Briefly outline the procedure to be followed by an archaeologist during field research.
3) Define an archaeological site and discuss five ways through which archaeological sites are
discovered.
4) Write short notes on the following:
a- Ethnography
b- Carbon 14 dating method
c- Tree-ring
d- Early Stone Age
e- Anthropology
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