Iceman of the Alps FLASHCARD

Front

The Iceman was discovered on ____________.

Back

September 19, 1991

Front

The Iceman lived during prehistoric time.

Back

True

Front

Prehistory is the time period before ______________.

Back

writing was invented

Front

Scientists reason the Iceman was approximately 45 years old based on ____________________.

Back

the wear on his teeth.

Front

Scientist believe the Iceman used his small net for ___________________________.

Back

catching birds.

Front

All of the following are true except: He had over 50 tattoos., He was approximately 5 foot 2 inches tall., He had a brown wavy beard., He died from an avalanche in the Alps.

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He died from an avalanche in the Alps.

Front

What is the most likely cause of death for the Iceman?

Back

An arrow through his shoulder

Front

On what mountain range was the Otzi discovered? Himalayan, Adirondacks, Alps

Back

Alps

Front

Approximately, how many years was Otzi encased in ice on the side of the mountain?

Back

5300 years

Front

What metal was Otzi's axe made from? Options: Iron, Bronze, Copper, Titanium

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Copper