A scientist who studies prehistoric and historic people by analyzing artifacts is a(n). A historian

B. botanist

c. archaeologist

D. anthropologist

C. archaeologists is the correct answer

C. Archeologist | Archeologists analyze artifacts to learn about the people who made and used them.

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