Artifact shows culture.

Meaning: This means that an object with historical importance presents or makes visible the customs, beliefs, and traditions of a group of people. It's like saying, The ancient object tells us about the way of life of a group of people in the past.

Choice of Words: Artifact is an object made by humans that has historical or cultural importance. Shows means to make something visible or to present something. Culture is the customs, beliefs, and traditions of a group of people.

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Artifacts show culture.

Meaning: This means that we can learn about the past by looking at the things that people have made.

Choice of Words: Artifacts are objects that have been made by humans and give us information about the past. Show means to make something visible or known. Culture refers to the beliefs, customs, and way of life of a particular group of people. When you put them together, "Artifacts show culture" means that objects can tell us about the culture of the people who made them.

Ancient artifacts provide insight into ancient cultures.

Meaning: This means that we can learn about the past by looking at the things that people have made.

Choice of Words: Ancient means very old, usually referring to things from a long time ago. Provide means to give something to someone. Insight means to give us a better understanding of something. Cultures refers to the beliefs, customs, and way of life of a particular group of people. When you put them together, "Ancient artifacts provide insight into ancient cultures" means that old objects can help us understand the way of life of people who lived long ago.

Cultural artifacts reflect the values and beliefs of a society.

Meaning: This means that we can learn about a culture by looking at the things that people have made.

Choice of Words: Cultural means relating to the culture of a particular group of people. Artifacts are objects that have been made by humans and give us information about the past. Reflect means to show or represent something. Values are the beliefs that a person or group of people have about what is right and wrong. Beliefs are the ideas that a person or group of people have about the world. When you put them together, "Cultural artifacts reflect the values and beliefs of a society" means that objects can show us what a group of people believe and value.

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