We looked at eight artifacts in an attempt to guess as much as possible about past cultures. Use the "Artifacts Document" to fill in the "How Do We Learn About the Past Worksheet." While trying to secuplate, think about the following possible questions:
- What kind of person/people might have used this object?
- Does it suggest anything about social class, wealth, or the economy?
- Did this culture have a written language?
- Does this object suggest an education or training?
- Did they appreciate art?
- Were the peaceful or warring?
- What could the purpose of this object be?
- Did this culture have a religion?
- Did this culture have a government? What kind?
- What kind of technology is needed to create this artifact?
- What is this object made out of? Is that material natural or manmade? Is this organic (bone, plant, tooth, etc)? If so, was it altered by man?
- Does this tell you anything about where they lived? Does it say anything about cities, farming, etc?