Ötzi the Iceman
Approximately how old is Ötzi’s body?
Over 5,000 years old
What natural process preserved Ötzi’s body for thousands of years?
Freezing in ice
What is the name of the river that was essential to life in Ancient Egypt?
The Nile River
What title was given to the rulers of Ancient Egypt?
Pharaoh
What type of fish is Nemo?
Clown Fish
What was the name of the Ukrainian nuclear power plant that was the site of a nuclear disaster in April 1986?
Chernobyl
Where was Ötzi the Iceman discovered?
The Ötztal Alps, on the border of Austria and Italy
What was Ötzi wearing on his feet when he was found?
Shoes made of grass, leather, and bearskin
What is the name of the writing system used by the Ancient Egyptians?
Hieroglyphics
What is the name of the Ancient Egyptian sun god?
Ra
Which type of nut is not actually a nut?
Peanut
Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD and devastated which two Roman cities?
Pompeii and Herculaneum
What was Ötzi carrying that indicated he may have been a hunter?
Bow, arrows and an axe.
What material was Ötzi’s axe made of, and why was this significant?
Copper; it showed advanced metalworking for the time period.
Which structure was built as a tomb for pharaohs and is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World?
The Great Pyramid of Giza
What was the purpose of canopic jars in Ancient Egyptian burials?
To store the internal organs of the deceased
What is the only continent with land in all four hemispheres?
Africa
Who was president during the Cuban Missile Crisis?
John F. Kennedy
What evidence suggests that Ötzi may have died violently?
An arrowhead was found in his left shoulder.
What did scientists discover in Ötzi’s stomach that provided clues about his last meal?
Ibex meat, grains, and pollen
Who was the female pharaoh who expanded trade and built magnificent temples during her reign?
Hatshepsut
What were the names of the two kingdoms that united to form Ancient Egypt?
Upper Egypt and Lower Egypt
Which two words make up the brand name 'Spam'
Spice and Ham
What was the name of the ancient trade route that connected the East with the West?
The Silk Road
What specific injury, apart from the arrow wound, was found on Ötzi’s body that suggests he may have been in a fight before his death?
A deep cut on his right han
What year was Ötzi the Iceman discovered?
1991
What is the name of the sacred text that guided Ancient Egyptians through the afterlife?
The Book of the Dead
Describe the process of mummification. You must have at least 8 of the 11 steps.
STEP ONE: Insert a hook through a hole near the nose and pullout part of the brain
STEP TWO: Make a cut on the left side of the body near the tummy
STEP THREE: Remove all internal organs
STEP FOUR: Let the internal organs dry
STEP FIVE: Place the lungs, intestines, stomach and liver inside canopic jars
STEP SIX: Place the heart back inside the body
STEP SEVEN: Rinse inside of body with wine and spices
STEP EIGHT: Cover the corpse with natron (salt) for 70 days
STEP NINE: After 40 days stuff the body with linen or sand to give it a more human shape
STEP TEN: After the 70 days wrap the body from head to toe in bandages
STEP ELEVEN: Place in a sarcophagus (a type of box like a coffin)
What was the tiny pocket in jeans originally create for?
Storing your pocket watch
Which two city-states fought in the Peloponnesian War?
Athens and Sparta