Study Guide Early Humans LOUIS

Since there are no written records, knowledge of this historical period comes from which sources?

• Folklore and Mythology

• Scientific and Archaeological discoveries

• Modern Literature

• Artistic Interpretations

Where have the earliest hominids, which are in the same scientific family as humans, been discovered?

• Asia

• Europe

• Africa

• North America

Why did nomadic people migrate?

• To establish permanent settlements

• Climate changes due to ice ages

• To engage in agricultural activities

• To escape from modern civilizations

Which of the following activities were performed by people using basic stone tools sometimes fitted with a handle?

• Writing on parchment

• Cutting trees, digging, skinning animals, and starting fires

• Painting on cave walls

• Weaving cloth

Who is Ötzi the Iceman and where was he discovered?

• A medieval knight found in the Swiss Alps

• A well-preserved natural mummy of a man who lived around 3300 BCE, discovered in the Ötztal Alps on the border between Austria and Italy in 1991

• An ancient Egyptian pharaoh discovered in the Sahara Desert

• A Viking warrior found in Norway

What is significant about the tattoos found on Ötzi?

• They are the first known tattoos with intricate designs

• They are the oldest known tattoos in the world

• They were made using modern tattooing techniques

• They depict scenes of daily life in ancient times

How old are Ötzi’s tattoos estimated to be?

• 2,000 years old

• 1,000 years old

• 5,300 years old

• 10,000 years old

Describe the types of designs that make up Ötzi’s tattoos.

• Animals and nature scenes

• Geometric patterns and spirals

• Simple designs such as lines and crosses

• Detailed portraits of people

What methods did researchers use to study Ötzi’s tattoos?

• DNA sequencing and carbon dating

• Infrared photography and computed tomography (CT) scans

• Chemical analysis and radiocarbon dating

• Microscopy and X-ray fluorescence

What are some theories about the purpose of Ötzi’s tattoos?

• They were purely decorative

• They were used for therapeutic purposes, such as pain relief, possibly related to acupuncture points, or had a symbolic or cultural significance

• They were a form of ancient currency

• They were used to mark criminals