Question 7 • FL-2109010-M/J World History A - Teacher Directed Resource
Read the passage.It remains to be explained why Ötzi's maternal lineage [mother’s family line] has disappeared, while his paternal lineage [father’s family line]—named G2a—still exists in Europe. To clarify this point, researchers at EURAC compared Ötzi's . . . DNA . . . with available data from numerous ancient samples found at 14 different archaeological sites throughout Europe. The results showed that the paternal lineage of Ötzi' was very common in different regions in Europe during the Neolithic Age, while his maternal lineage probably existed only in the Alps.–"New Discoveries Concerning Ötzi's Genetic History,” European Academy of Bozen/Bolzano (EURAC)
Answer
A
Ötzi lived during the Neolithic age.
B
The family line of Ötzi’s mother is very complex.
C
Ötzi’s DNA is too complex to study in a lab setting.
D
The family line of Ötzi’s father is common in Europe.
Explanation
The passage says researchers found that Ötzi’s paternal lineage was common in different regions of Europe during the Neolithic Age. This supports the statement that his father’s family line is common in Europe. The passage does not say that Ötzi’s maternal family line is complex or that his DNA is too difficult to study.
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