Pompeii and Vesuvius (Escape Room)

What happened that destroyed the city of Pompeii?

• They lost a war to Carthage

• There was a terrible plague

• A volcano erupted, burying the city in ash

• A huge storm caused the city to flood

When did Mt. Vesuvius erupt and destroy Pompeii?

• December 31, 500 BC

• August 24, 79 AD

• April 1, 1100 AD

• June 10, 1250 AD

What was the name of the other city destroyed by the eruption?

• Rome

• Gual

• Latium

• Herculaneum

The city of Pompeii was located where in Europe?

• southern end of Italy

• Northern end of Italy

• Sicily

• Ireland

Name the volcano that erupted in Italy in AD 79.

• Mt. Vesuvius

• Mt. Etna

• Mt. Saint Helens

• Mt. Fuji

Did the Pompeians understand the warning signs of the volcano?

• Yes, they were prepared.

• Yes, but they were enjoying a festival

• No, but they were well aware there was a volcano nearby.

• No - they thought it was a hill!

How many people died when the volcano destroyed Pompeii?

• 800

• 1,300

• 2,000

• 16,000

About how long was Mt. Vesuvius "sleeping" before it destroyed Pompeii?

• 400 years

• 800 years

• 1200 years

• 1500 years

The main elements that came out of the volcano were smoke, ash, and:

• Fire

• Glass

• Iron

• Pumice

Why did pressure on Mt. Vesuvius build?

• No opening for it to escape

• Pompeii was surrounded by water

• The climate of Italy

• The temperature was too high