Investigating the past

What type of sources do some archaeologists work underwater to find?

• Fossils

• Ancient artifacts

• Old shipwrecks

• Lost cities

How do archaeologists uncover evidence of past peoples?

• Through various sources

• By using modern technology

• By interviewing descendants

• By reading historical texts

How do historians gather evidence for historical investigations?

• From multiple sources like detectives

• By conducting experiments

• By relying on personal opinions

• By consulting fortune tellers

What are some sources of evidence in historical investigations?

• Bones

• Rocks

• Books

• Coins

What do historians use to understand and explain the past?

• Fossils

• Historical documents

• Artifacts

• DNA samples

The mummy provided evidence of what life was like when Ötzi was alive.

The preserved corpse of a man who lived 5300 years ago was found in the Ötzal Alps. What is the name of the man?

Ötzi the Iceman is the oldest natural mummy in ___