Essay Assignment for Document Project 1: The Iceman’s World

Now that you’ve had a chance to explore the evidence, write a short essay (four to five paragraphs) on the following topic:

Create an account of the Iceman’s last days, starting with his decision to make his final journey and ending with his death. While you should feel free to invent the details of your account, try to make sure that it is as consistent as possible with the available evidence and with the information in your textbook about Neolithic society.

You may find it helpful to review the section “Neolithic Society” in Chapter 1 of your textbook before you begin.