Question

Which of the following would be considered an artifact by historians studying early Mesoamerican and South American cultures?

An article in an academic journal
A book published by a university
A piece of ancient pottery
A Mexican government website about their cultural heritage

Answer 1

A piece of ancient pottery

Step-by-step explanation:

Out of the options, an ancient vase or other pottery piece would be the oldest item from Mesoamerican society. The others describe sources made many, many years after the societies had already fallen. Another example of an artifact would be an inscription on an ancient Mayan monument.

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