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Archaeology
Sentence Completion
Online English Exercise with Answers

Archaeology Nouns

Study the vocabulary and definitions to complete the sentences in this exercise.

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Artifact

A human-made object from the past, like tools, pottery, or jewelry.

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Cuneiform

One of the earliest known systems of writing, developed by the Sumerians around 3500 BCE.

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Excavation

The process of digging to uncover artifacts, ruins, or other historical items.

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Fragment

A small, broken part of a larger object or structure.

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Hieroglyphics

A system of writing using symbols or pictures found in ancient Egypt.

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Preservation

The act of protecting and maintaining historical objects or sites.

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Remains

The remaining evidence of past human activity, including bones, artifacts, and structures.

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Ruin

The decayed remains of a structure or a settlement.

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Scroll

An old rolled-up document, often made of papyrus or parchment, used for writing.

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Tomb

A structure that serves as a final resting place for the deceased.

Sentence Completion 

Practice with a free fill-in-the-blank online exercise with answers on 10 facts about Archaeology.

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Word Bank

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  • remains
  • artifact
  • tomb
  • cuneiform
  • hieroglyphics
  • preservation
  • scroll
  • fragment
  • ruin
  • excavation
In Nippur, Iraq, tablets from 4,000 years ago preserve mathematical problems and solutions.
A of the Ruthwell Cross in England displays intricate carvings.
Egypt’s mummies rely on in climate-controlled museums for longevity.
At the La Brea Tar Pits in California, Ice Age animal and rare human fossils reveal prehistoric life.
In 1922, Howard Carter’s of Tutankhamun’s tomb uncovered the iconic golden death mask.
The of Genghis Khan, hidden in Mongolia, remains undiscovered despite centuries of searching.
In the Karnak Temple Complex, recount Pharaoh Ramses II’s military triumphs.
Scotland’s Skara Brae, a Neolithic , reveals ancient homes preserved by sand.
The Ebers Papyrus, an ancient from 1550 BCE, lists approximately 700 medicinal remedies.
In China, a 5,000-year-old jade showcases the Liangzhu culture’s mastery of ceremonial craftsmanship.