WorksheetsIceman of the Alps QUIZ
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The Iceman was discovered on ____________.
a)
September 19, 1991
b)
November 12, 2001
c)
September 17, 1967
d)
June 21, 2005
2.
The Iceman lived during prehistoric time.
a)
False
b)
True
3.
Prehistory is the time period before ______________.
a)
copper was discovered
b)
writing was invented
c)
farming was invented
d)
water was discovered
4.
Scientists reason the Iceman was approximately 46 years old based on ____________________.
a)
his wavy brown beard.
b)
the amount of alder and pine tree pollen.
c)
the wear on his teeth.
d)
the size of his shoes.
5.
Scientist believe the Iceman used his small net for ___________________________.
a)
catching wooly mammoths.
b)
catching birds.
c)
catching small fish.
d)
carrying food.
6.
All of the following are true except:
a)
He had over 50 tattoos.
b)
He was approximately 5 foot 2 inches tall.
c)
He had a brown wavy beard.
d)
He died from an avalanche in the Alps.
7.
What is the most likely cause of death for the Iceman?
a)
The flu
b)
An avalanche
c)
An arrow through his shoulder
d)
He fell through a glacier pool
e)
He was attacked by wild animals
8.
On what mountain range was the Otzi discovered?
a)
Himalayan
b)
Appalachian
c)
Andes
d)
Alps
9.
Approximatley, how many years was Otzi encased in ice on the side of the mountain?
a)
1300 years
b)
2300 years
c)
3300 years
d)
4300 years
e)
5300 years
10.
What metal was Otzi's axe made from?
a)
Iron
b)
Bronze
c)
Copper
d)
Titanium
11.
True or False - The Iceman suffered from heart disease?
a)
True
b)
False
12.
This item was discoverd with Otzi. What is it?
a)
birds nest
b)
shoe
c)
glove
d)
hat
e)
purse/pouch
13.
After his discovery, this monument was built to mark the location of _____________.
a)
Otzi's home
b)
Otzi's body
c)
Otzi's farm
14.
BONUS: What continent was Otzi discovered on?
a)
Europe
b)
North America
c)
South America
d)
Antarctica
e)
Asia
15.
Which of the following was part of his last meal?
a)
deer meat
b)
rabbit meat
c)
chicken
d)
corn bread
16.
True or False: Otzi suffered from whip worm.
a)
true
b)
false
17.
Select all of the following that were part of Otzi's last meal.
a)
einkorn wheat
b)
red deer
c)
ibex
d)
rabbit stew
18.
The name of the city that houses Otzi and his belongings (museum).
a)
Bolzano
b)
Rome
c)
Paris
d)
Salzberg
19.
What do they spray on Otzi 4 times a year to help keep him preserved?
a)
hand sanitizer
b)
409
c)
water
d)
vinegar
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