Volcanic Eruption Flashcard

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Volcano that had never erupted before:

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Pompei

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Letters about the volcanic eruption were provided by:

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Pliny the Younger

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Main reason for unpreparedness for the eruption?

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It had never erupted before

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Nationality of people affected by the eruption?

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Roman

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State of the volcano before eruption:

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Dormant

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Main emotion during the eruption:

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Surprise

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Insulae in Pompeii

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Middle and lower-class houses

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'ianua' or 'fauces' in a domus?

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The main entrance

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Room for dining in a Roman house.

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Triclinium

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Room for formal gatherings in a Roman house.

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Exedra