Multiple Choice
Who is Otzi? A. Hunter B. Gatherer C. Trader
A. Hunter
Why did it take so long for Otzi to be found?
He was in a glacier
Why did Otzi have tattoos?
He thought it was art of healing
How Old is Otzi? A.4,000 B.2,500 C.5,300 D.6,200
C.5,300
What museum is Otzi in now?
South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology in Italy
What weapons did he have? A. Axe B. Belt Pouch C. All of the above
C. All of above
Why is this discovery unique in Archeology?
He is Europe's oldest natural human mummy
Name two possible ways Otzi could have died?
-Assassination
- Battle
-Ritual Sacrifice
What clothing was Otzi found with? A. two shoes B. bearskin coat C. loincloth D. all of the above
D. all of the above
How could you describe the means in which Otzi survived?
He was a hunter-gatherer
Where was Otzi the Iceman found? A. Austrian - Italian Border B. Germany - France Border C. Italian - France Border
A- Austrian - Italian Border
What year did Otzi die?
He died around 3300 and was found 1991
What kind of disease did Otzi had?
Tooth decay, gum disease, lactose intolerant, lyme disease and likely heart disease
Where were the tourists who found Otzi from? A.Germany B. Italy C. France D.Austria
A. Germany
What was the last thing Otzi had ate?
Einkorn wheat, meat, and mushrooms
How tall was Otzi? A. 4 feet 3 in tall B. 5 feet 2 in tall C. 6 feet 3 in tall
B. 5 feet 2 in tall
What helped protect Otzi the Iceman from decomposing?
Cold and Icy conditions
Where was Otzi found?
What did he use to make his clothes with?
skin from animals such as bear
What age did Otzi live during?
The Copper Age
When was Otzi found? A. 22 Oct.1995 B. 13 Sep. 1998 C. 19 Sep.1991
C. 19 Sep.1991
What forensic techniques were used on the iceman? A. Thermal body scan and carbon dating B. Carbon dating and MRI scan C. X-ray and CAT scans
C.X-ray and CAT scans
How was Otzi's body discovered?
two hikers in the Otzal Alps spotted him sticking out from the ice.
What do you think Otzi was doing on the mountain?
He was trying to hunt for food. It is also believed he was a shepherd tending to his sheep.
What did Otzi have with him to use as medicine?
Mushrooms