5. Archaeology and Material Culture
Epigraphy — Quiz
Test your understanding of epigraphy with 5 practice questions.
Practice Questions
Question 1
Which tool is commonly used to create a physical copy or impression of an inscription for study?
Question 2
What is the term for an inscription that records the official decisions or decrees of a city or state?
Question 3
Which factor is most useful in determining the provenance (place of origin) of an ancient inscription?
Question 4
In epigraphy, what does the term 'paleography' refer to?
Question 5
Which of the following is an example of a 'boustrophedon' inscription?