How tall was the Iceman?
5 feet two inches (about 1.58 meters).
Is it possible that there might be other mummies in the area?
No, there's no way.
Maybe, but it's not 100% certain.
Yes, in fact there is evidence there are others.
Where was the Iceman found?
In the Ötztal Alps—an area on the border of Austria and Italy.
Are there more secrets in the mountains?
Yes
We don't know
No
How was the Iceman killed, according to researchers?
Through an examination of the body, researchers found that the Iceman was killed by an arrow shot.
Where's the Institute for Mummies and the Iceman located?
In Bolzano, Italy.
What makes the Iceman unique?
It's the only mummy there is in the region of such a high age.
When was the Iceman discovered?
1994
1993
1992
1991
___ means to keep in a good state.
PRESERVE
An accurate understanding of something is called an ___.
INSIGHT
The right diet for healthy growth is called ___.
NUTRITION
What genetic predisposition was found on the Iceman?
He had some genetic predisposition for coronary heart diseases.
What had we always believed about the coronary heart disease?
It's a disease we always believed was a modern day disease.
Who killed the Iceman?
We don't know.
What makes the Iceman special, according to Zink?
He’s perfectly preserved and he really gives us unique insights into this time that we don’t know so much about.
Who's the head of the Institute for Mummies?
Albert Zink.
A part of DNA that contains the information for the physical characteristics of a person, animal or plant is called ___.
GENE
What did the Iceman had with him at the moment of his death?
He was carrying tools, weapons and two baskets of medicinal plants.
How old was the Iceman when he died?
Approximately 46 years old.
If we analyse mummies, we will be able to understand the roles that ___ and ___ play in different diseases.
GENES - NUTRITION
How old is the Iceman?
5.300 years old
What type of story is the Iceman's story according to Zink?
A crime story.
It is said that the Iceman is one of our ___, and we should study the mummy to understand our past.
ANCESTOR
How were the Iceman eyes and hair?
He had medium-lenght wavy dark hair and brown eyes.
What was special about the shoes the Iceman had on?
They were waterproof, and specially designed to walk on the snow.
How many tattooes did the Iceman have?
61