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 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
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 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
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 were the names of the two kingdoms that united to form Ancient Egypt?
Upper Egypt and Lower Egypt
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