National Heritage Sites (Italy)

Construction began in 1173. After the first three floors were finished in 1178, the tower leaned to the north. Construction then stopped until 1275

• True

• False

How many years did it take the Leaning Tower of Pisa to be built?

• 25

• less than 100

• 27

• More than 200

Why does the tower lean?

• Because it is too heavy for the land it is built on

• Because it was built that way

• Because it is too tall

• Because of an earthquake

What kind of material are Matera houses made of?

• They are made of stones

• They are caves

• The main material used is tufo

• The main material used is marble

What happened in the 1950s in Matera?

(a)  

Where are "the sassi di Matera" extended?

• In the North of the Sicily

• Between Lazio and Marche

• Between Puglia and Basilicata

Under how many meters of ashes was Pompeii covered?

• 4-6m

• 1-2m

• 10m

• 6-8m

How many people lived in Pompeii?

• 300

• 1200

• 11000

• 2000

When was Pompeii buried ?

(a)  

How many bakeries were there in Pompeii when the Vesuvius erupted?

• 35

• 50

• 55

• 31