Although archaeologists and historians are both interested in the past, how does archaeology differ from history in its approach?
A) Unlike historians, archaeologists study past societies that pre-date written records, using only material remains such as pottery and stone tools.
B) Unlike historians, archaeologists only care about the writing systems of non-English speakers.
C) Archaeologists dig up dinosaurs, while historians focus on humans.
D) Archaeologists only rely on fossil remains from human ancestors.

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Archaeologists primarily study past societies that do not have written records, relying on material remains such as artifacts and structures. Historians, on the other hand, typically rely on written records to understand and interpret the past.

Although Archaeologists and Historians Are Both Interested in the Past