In discussing temporal types, the text mentioned Cottonwood ...

[armygirl]

In discussing temporal types, the text mentioned Cottonwood Triangular projectile points, which are essentially un-notched Desert Side-notched points. Why were Cottonwood Triangular points left un-notched?
 
  a. They were war arrows, left un-notched so that they would remain in a body even after the shaft was pulled out.
  b. They were unfinished, intended to be later notched.
  c. They were made by novices or children who were not adept at notching points.
  d. We do not know for certain why they were left un-notched.
  e. Archaeologists know why they were left un-notched, but descendants of the original makers of these artifacts have asked that the reasons not be made known to the public.

Question 2

If you are excavating a culturally homogeneous stratum or set of strata within a single site, you are excavating a(n)
 
  a. component.
  b. assemblage.
  c. temporal type.
  d. period.
  e. phase.

[nathang24]

Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

a

[armygirl]

Excellent

[chjcharjto14]

Gracias!