Historical Time
What does CE and BCE stand for?
Common Era and Before Common Era
What is a primary source?
A source created at the time under study
Would you use dendrochronology or thermoluminescence dating to date a wooden table?
Dendrochronology
What metal was Ötzi’s axe made of?
Copper
What was Theory One?
Otzi was assassinated by a member of his own clan
What century is the year 1904 CE in?
20th Century CE
What is a secondary source?
A source created after the time under study
Would you use thermoluminescence or radiocarbon dating to work out the age of an ancient leather shoe?
Radiocarbon dating
What kind of markings were found on Ötzi’s skin?
Tattoos
What was Theory Two?
Otzi suffered a Warrior’s Death
What century is 1215 CE in?
13th Century CE
Is a diary entry from World War One a primary source or a secondary source?
A primary source
What method can you use to date a wooden chair?
Dendrochronology
Ötzi had a deep cut on his...
Hand
What was Theory Three?
Otzi was a sacrifice to the gods
What does BC and AD stand for?
Before Christ and Anno Domini
Is a novel set in Ancient Egypt a primary source and a secondary source.
Secondary source
What method can you use to date pottery?
Thermoluminescence
What year was Ötzi's body discovered?
1991
Which theories are supported by Otzi's copper axe being left behind?
Theory One and Three.
What century is 150 CE in?
2nd Century CE
Is a documentary film about the Russian Revolution a primary source or a secondary source?
A secondary source, but....
What method could you use to date ancient human hair?
Radiocarbon dating
Where was Ötzi's body discovered?
Ötztal Alps, on the border between Austria and Italy.
What piece of evidence found in a church supports the theory that Otzi was sacrificed?
Copper Age Rock Carving.