The Tale of the Tollund Man

What is a unique feature of bogs that allows them to preserve bodies for thousands of years?

• High oxygen levels

• Abundant sunlight

• High temperatures

• Low bacterial growth

In which year was the Tollund Man discovered?

• 1950

• 1940

• 1970

• 1960

What was found around the Tollund Man's neck, indicating his cause of death?

• A necklace

• A chain

• A noose

• A scarf

What theory suggests the Tollund Man might have been a human sacrifice?

• His body was found in a fetal position

• He was buried with treasures

• He had a crown on his head

• He was found with a weapon

Which other bog body was found with signs of a violent death, including a fractured skull?

• The Yde Girl

• The Lindow Man

• The Grauballe Man

• The Tollund Man

What was the Tollund Man's final meal likely composed of?

• Meat and vegetables

• Fish and bread

• Fruits and nuts

• Porridge or gruel with grains and seeds

What preservation method was initially used on the Tollund Man's head?

• Beeswax and alcohol solution

• Drying

• Mummification

• Freezing

Which poet was inspired by the Tollund Man to write a cycle of poems?

• Sylvia Plath

• Robert Frost

• Seamus Heaney

• William Wordsworth

What challenge has been faced in preserving the Tollund Man's body?

• Insect infestation

• Exposure to sunlight

• Water damage

• Loss of body parts

What modern technique was attempted on the Tollund Man in 2013?

• CT scanning

• X-ray imaging

• DNA sampling

• Carbon dating