11AH Preserved bodies

The type of moss found in peat bogs is known as

• sudgnum

• sphagnum

• spaghetti

• saspnom

The primary reason that reburials of found bodies are an ethical issue:

• Impossible to replicate the intent and ritual

• Prohibitively expensive

• Too difficult to locate their original resting place

• Bodies should only be buried if they are fully intact

Primary written sources are useful because

• They are easy to manipulate and alter
• They are never subject to interpretation
• They provide firsthand accounts or original documentation of events, people, or ideas.
• They are always accurate and unbiased

Using modern written sources in your essay can help you

• fill the word count

• provide up-to-date information, supporting your arguments with credible evidence

• include irrelevant evidence

• demonstrate a lack of research skills

Ötzi is one of our best existing examples of

• a naturally preserved skeleton from the Stone Age
• a naturally preserved mummy from the Copper Age
• a well-preserved mummy from the Iron Age
• a mummified body from the Bronze Age

Which of the following is NOT an ethical consideration when discussing the display of human remains?

• Historical significance
• Aesthetics

• Cultural sensitivity
• Legal ownership

Why is it important to consider the cultural context when analyzing ancient artifacts?

• To ensure the artifact can be sold at a higher price

• To make the analysis more complex and challenging

• To accurately understand the artifact's significance and use

• To avoid legal repercussions

What role does carbon dating play in historical research?

• It is used to determine the color of ancient textiles

• It helps in identifying the geographical origin of artifacts

• It is primarily used for restoring damaged artifacts

• It provides estimates of the age of archaeological specimens

Display cases for preserved bodies must

• Use excessive lighting
• Keep ventilation closed
• Ignore temperature and humidity
• Ensure proper temperature, humidity, and ventilation.

The value of a preserved body should be measured by

• its worth to private collectors

• its value to historical research

• its educational value to tourists

• the likeness to modern day humans