Question

An archaeologist wants to dig up the burial site of a group of ancient Native Americans, to preserve the artifacts in a museum. What is the drawback for Native Americans to preserving these burial artifacts in a museum?

(1 point)
Responses

The artifacts may not be properly preserved by the museum.
The artifacts may not be properly preserved by the museum.

Disturbing the artifacts could interfere with life after death.
Disturbing the artifacts could interfere with life after death.

The artifacts may be restored, destroying some of their original meaning.
The artifacts may be restored, destroying some of their original meaning.

Disturbing the artifacts could result in damage to the local environment.

Answer 1

Disturbing the artifacts could interfere with life after death.

Explanation: Many Native American cultures view burial sites and grave goods as sacred; excavating them is seen as disrespectful and spiritually harmful even if the artifacts are preserved.