Pompeii Stations Flashcard

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Name the volcano that erupted in Italy in AD 79. Options: Mt. Saint Helens, Mt. Etna, Mt. Vesuvius, Mt. Rushmore

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Mt. Vesuvius

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What was surprising about Pompeii's discovery?

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The city was mostly intact.

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The ruins of Pompeii show archeologists

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All of the above

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The plaster casts of Pompeii show us

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the last moments of people's lives

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When was Mount Vesuvius' most recent eruption?

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1944

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What was so important about Pompeii's discovery?

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It showed a lot about everyday life in the Roman empire.

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The cities destroyed by the eruption included: Herculaneum, Pompeii.

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Herculaneum, Pompeii.

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The city of Pompeii was destroyed due to

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Volcanic Eruption

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The city of Pompeii was located in the country

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Italy

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What do scientists believe about Mt. Vesuvius and the people living near it?

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Mt. Vesuvius is overdue for another major explosion and the people will likely receive evacuation warnings before it blows.