Iceman of the Alps QUIZ

The Iceman was discovered on ____________.

• September 19, 1991
• November 12, 2001
• September 17, 1967
• June 21, 2005

The Iceman lived during prehistoric time.

• False
• True

Prehistory is the time period before ______________.

• copper was discovered
• writing was invented
• farming was invented
• water was discovered

Scientists reason the Iceman was approximately 46 years old based on ____________________.

• his wavy brown beard.
• the amount of alder and pine tree pollen.
• the wear on his teeth.
• the size of his shoes.

Scientist believe the Iceman used his small net for ___________________________.

• catching wooly mammoths.
• catching birds.
• catching small fish.
• carrying food.

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.

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

• The flu
• An avalanche
• An arrow through his shoulder
• He fell through a glacier pool
• He was attacked by wild animals

On what mountain range was the Otzi discovered?

• Himalayan
• Appalachian
• Andes
• Alps

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

• 1300 years
• 2300 years
• 3300 years
• 4300 years
• 5300 years

What metal was Otzi's axe made from?

• Iron
• Bronze
• Copper
• Titanium