Biblical Archaeology Lesson 1 Self-Assessment

What is the primary purpose of biblical archaeology according to Professor Petrovich?
Petrovich states, ‘It’s only a tool for understanding what really happened to people and what life was like back in their world,’ emphasizing archaeology as a tool for historical understanding.

Rate your understanding. (1 = not understanding; 5= complete understanding)

Under which broader discipline does archaeology fall, as described in the lecture?
Petrovich explains that archaeology is a subfield of anthropology, which is the study of people, emphasizing that archaeology is part of a broader scholarly framework focused on underst…

I can identify under which broader discipline does archaeology fall, as described in the lecture. (Points earned out of 10)

Why are burn layers significant in archaeological excavations?
The lecture explains that burn layers are significant because they indicate destruction events, often preserving artifacts in their original context and providing clear chronological mark…

I can explain why are burn layers significant in archaeological excavations. (0 = strongly disagree; 10 = strongly agree)