Archaeology/Otzi Terms and Review

What natural process helps to uncover lost sites?

• Volcanic Activity

• Extreme Weather

• Erosion

• Excavation

An archaeologist must be....

• a genius

• patient

• really nice

• easily annoyed

Something that was made or used by people in the past is called a/an....

• tool

• utensil

• artifact

• fossil

This type of scientist studies the origins, culture, and value systems of a group of people:

• Biologist

• Anthropologist

• Archaeologist

• Dig-ologist

What do archaeologists try to uncover about people's lives?

• culture/traditions

• community

• communication

• religion

• all of these

What do archaeologists use to stay organized at a dig site?

• Shovels

• Grid/Map

• Binders

• Friends

The science behind studying the different layers in the soil is called:

• scarfology

• stratigraphy

• astronomy

• cartography

During which season did Otzi most likely die?

• Winter

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall

What is the most plausible reason for Otzi's death?

• Hypothermia

• Starvation

• Killed by an arrow

• Sneezed too hard

What was Otzi's axe made of?

• Stone

• Iron

• Gummy Bears

• Copper