World's Oldest Murder 1
When the body of the Iceman was discovered, nobody realized that he had been murdered.
It was first believed that he got lost in a storm and had died?in the cold weather.
However, when the discovery of an arrowhead in his body, it was clear that the Iceman was murdered.
Analysis showed that the arrow had entered his body?and cut through an artery in his chest.
This would have caused?severe bleeding and weakened him.
With the loss of blood, he couldn't have survived for very long after being shot.
Question:
— What damage did the arrow do when it entered his body?
—?It?cut through an artery.
Put the sentences below in order:
(1)?Analysis showed that the arrow had entered his body?and cut through an artery in his chest.
(2)?It was first believed that he got lost in a storm and had died?in the cold weather.
(3)?When the body of the Iceman was discovered, nobody realized that he had been murdered.
(4)?However, when the discovery of an arrowhead in his body, it was clear that the Iceman was murdered.
Correct Order: (3) (2) (4) (1)
Further examinations revealed something more about how he may have died.
Using a CT scan, scientists found blood in his brain.
This indicated that he was struck on the head before he died.
Either he was hit on the head or he fell and struck his head on a rock.
This probably happened when he was in a weakened condition after being shot by the arrow.
Question:
— What did the presents of blood in his brain indicate?
—?He was struck on the head before he died.
Fill in the blanks:
Using a CT scan, scientists found blood in his brain.
This indicated that he was struck on the head before he died.
Either he was hit on the head or he fell and struck his head on a rock.
This probably happened when he was in a weakened condition after being shot by the arrow.
Additional evidence showed that the arrow itself had been pulled out of the body.
It had been pulled out with force, leaving just the arrowhead inside.
Even more interesting was what was left behind, the copper ax.
The technology needed to make such a weapon was new at the time.
As a result, scientists believe it was a sign of great wealth and position.
This suggests that the Iceman may have been an important leader.
It also raises the question of why the killer didn't take it with him.
Question:
— What didn't the killer take with him after killing the Iceman?
—?the copper ax
Put the sentences below in order:
(1)?Even more interesting was what was left behind, the copper ax.
(2) It had been pulled out with force, leaving just the arrowhead inside.
(3)?The technology needed to make such a weapon was new at the time.
(4) Additional evidence showed that the arrow itself had been pulled out of the body.
Correct Order: (4) (2) (1) (3)
Repeat & Read Sentences:
1.?Either he was hit on the head or he fell and struck his head on a rock.
2. The killer left?the copper ax behind, even though it was valuable.
3.?It also raises the question of why the killer didn't take it with him.
4. The copper ax, a symbol of power and?wealth, was left near the body.
5.?When the body of the Iceman was discovered, nobody realized that he had been murdered.
World's Oldest Murder 2
If the Iceman was important, he may have been the leader of his community.
One leading theory about his death is that he was assassinated.
In ancient times, to take power, you often had to kill the leader.
Perhaps the Iceman was the target of an assassination.
The murderer may have followed the Iceman and killed him from behind.
Then, to protect his identity, he pulled out the arrow and covered the body.
He left the copper ax behind so that he couldn't be identified.
According to this theory, the Iceman was killed by a member of his own community.
Therefore, the murderer was probably someone he knew.
Exercise:
According to this theory, the?Iceman was assassinated.
Fill in the blanks:
If the Iceman was important, he may have been the leader of his community.
One leading theory about his death is that he was assassinated.
In ancient times, to take power, you often had to kill the leader.
Perhaps the Iceman was the target of an assassination.
Another theory is that the Iceman was killed after a battle with outsiders.
Since his community was located along an important trade route, it may have been attacked.
The Iceman may have been a military leader fighting to defend his village.
Perhaps he was in a battle with the attackers on the day that he died.
According to this theory, he was fleeing from the battle and was caught from behind in an isolated area.
Question:
— Why might the Iceman's?village have?been?attacked?
— his community was located along an important trade route.
However, from an analysis of his stomach, it is unlikely that he was running from anyone.
There was a half-pound of food in his stomach when he died.
Since food only remains in the stomach for about an hour, he must have eaten a large meal shortly before his death.
Someone who is in a hurry would never take the time to stop and eat such a large meal.
And if he was killed by outsiders, why didn't they take the copper ax?
So the question remains about what happened on that final day of his life.
The truth is that nobody will ever know what really happened.
The Iceman's murder will remain a mystery forever.
Question:
— Why is?it unlikely that he was running away?
— He stopped to eat a meal shortly after he was killed.
Repeat & Read Sentences:
1.?There was a half-pound of food in his stomach when he died.
2.?Perhaps he was in a battle with the attackers on the day that he died.
3.?One leading theory about his death is that he was assassinated.
4.?Someone who is in a hurry would never take the time to stop and eat such a large meal.
5.?Since his community was located along an important trade route, it may have been attacked.
