The Archaeology of Knowledge
by Michel Foucault

This study guide covers Michel Foucault’s The Archaeology of Knowledge, tracing his effort to replace traditional
historical methods with a new approach centered on discourse, statements, and the archive. Students will explore
key concepts such as discontinuity, discursive formations, the statement, and the episteme, as well as Foucault’s
critique of the ‘history of ideas.’ Comprehension and critical-thinking questions are organized by the book’s five
parts, alongside a crossword puzzle and a focused activity on Foucault’s authorial voice. This study guide contains
65 questions across 5 chapter sections (50 Factual + 15 Critical), 1 Crossword Puzzle (12 clues), and 1 Character
Focus Activity.
What’s Included:
This study guide features 5 sets of 10 Factual Questions (50 total), 5 sets of 3 Critical Analysis Questions (15 total),
1 Crossword Puzzle (12 clues), and 1 Character Focus Activity (8 traits + evidence prompt + critical thinking
question).