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What is the scientific study of ancient peoples and cultures, mainly revealed through excavation, called?
  1. Paleontology
  2. Archaeology
  3. Astronomy
  4. Anthropology
Explanation
Answer - B - Archaeology is the scientific study of ancient peoples and cultures, mainly as revealed through excavation.

Key Takeaway: Archaeology is the study of older human societies, typically through recovering and analyzing the material and architectural culture that those societies left behind. Because archaeology uses such a wide range of procedures and activities (including excavation, research, analysis, etc.), it is often considered to be both a humanity and a science.
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