A piece of decorated pottery from the Woodland Era is considered (1 point)
a fossil.
an artifact.
a hieroglyph.
a chert.
To determine the correct answer, let's break down the options:
1. Fossil: Fossils are the preserved remains or traces of organisms from the past, typically found in rocks. Pottery, on the other hand, is a human-made object and not a preserved remains of an organism. Therefore, a decorated pottery from the Woodland Era is not considered a fossil.
2. Artifact: An artifact is an object made or used by humans, typically of cultural or historical significance. A decorated pottery from the Woodland Era fits this definition since it was created by humans during that time period. Thus, the correct answer is that a piece of decorated pottery from the Woodland Era is considered an artifact.
3. Hieroglyph: Hieroglyphs are a form of writing used by ancient Egyptians. They consist of pictorial symbols or signs. While decorated pottery may sometimes feature designs or symbols, it is not specifically referred to as hieroglyphs unless it contains the specific writing system used by ancient Egyptians.
4. Chert: Chert is a type of sedimentary rock commonly used by ancient cultures for making tools and weapons. It is not specifically related to decorated pottery, so it is not the correct answer.
In conclusion, the correct answer is (2) an artifact.