Chapter 2 Review

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Who is Otzi?

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Otzi is a well-preserved natural mummy of a man who lived around 3300 BCE, discovered in the Alps.

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What is an artifact?

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An artifact is an object made by a human being, typically of cultural or historical interest.

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What is history?

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History is the study of past events, particularly in human affairs.

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What is prehistory?

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Prehistory refers to the period of time before written records.

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What is archeology?

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Archeology is the study of human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and the analysis of artifacts and other physical remains.

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Where were Otzi's remains found?

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Otzi's remains were found in the Alps.

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What is a primary source?

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A primary source is an immediate, first-hand account of a topic, from people who had a direct connection with it.

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What is a secondary source?

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A secondary source is a document or recording that relates or discusses information originally presented elsewhere.

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What is oral tradition?

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Oral tradition is the passing of cultural material and tradition by word of mouth.

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Who is Konrad Spindler?

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Konrad Spindler was an archeologist who was one of the first to examine Otzi.