The Lost City of Pompeii

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Which of the following best describes the role of an archeologist?

• A scientist who studies the remains of past human life

• A person who builds roads and bridges

• A leader of an ancient civilization

• A person who writes about ancient myths

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What event led to the destruction of Pompeii in 79 A.D.?

• A massive earthquake

• A volcanic eruption

• A flood

• An invasion

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Which of the following were features of daily life in Pompeii before the eruption?

• Vendors sold melon and roasted mice

• People created stone statues of emperors

• People used aqueducts for water supply

• People traveled by airplane

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What advanced infrastructure did Pompeii have that was typical of Roman cities?

• Underground tunnels for water

• Electric lighting

• Stone fountains

• Bathhouses

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What caused the eruption of Mount Vesuvius and how did it impact the city of Pompeii?

• It was 5 miles from Pompeii

• It towered over the lively city

• The magma was rising up inside

• Thousands of people fled

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Which of the following foods were part of the Pompeiians' diet according to archaeological evidence?

• Figs, olives, peaches, honey, and garum

• Bread and cheese

• Rice and beans

• Pasta and tomatoes

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What was the primary reason most gladiators fought in the arena?

• For public entertainment

• To gain wealth and fame

• Because they were enslaved and had no choice

• To protect their families

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Which of the following statements about education in ancient Rome are correct?

• Students wrote on wax tablets with a stylus.

• Girls from wealthy families received lessons from tutors.

• Boys from wealthy families received lessons from tutors.

• All children attended school regardless of gender.

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What event led to the preservation of Pompeii for over 1,500 years?

• A massive earthquake

• A volcanic eruption covering the city in ash

• A great flood

• A war that destroyed the city

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Which of the following statements best describes how archaeologists have learned about daily life in Pompeii?

• By studying ancient Roman texts only

• By examining artifacts and ruins preserved by volcanic ash

• By interviewing descendants of Pompeiians

• By analyzing modern Italian culture