Pompeii's Secrets

How many people were estimated to be killed when Mount Vesuvius erupted?

• 500

• 1,000

• 2,000

• 5,000

When did the eruption of Mount Vesuvius occur?

• 79 B.C.

• 79 A.D.

• 117 A.D.

• 1944 A.D.

What was the ultimate goal of the Great Pompeii Project?

• To uncover the ancient city of Pompeii

• To reconstruct ancient Roman life

• To stabilize and restore the ancient site

• To study the effects of volcanic eruptions

What preserved much of Pompeii under volcanic debris?

• Ashes

• Lava

• Mud

• Water

What did archaeologists find intact in Pompeii?

• Coins

• Jewelry

• Loaves of bread

• Weapons

What new technology is helping scientists learn more about Pompeii's citizens?

• DNA analysis

• Carbon dating

• CT scans

• Satellite imaging

What do the CT scans reveal about Pompeians' diet?

• They had a diet rich in meat

• They had a diet rich in vegetables

• They had a diet rich in whole grains

• They had a diet rich in dairy products

What caused the deaths of many Pompeians?

• Disease

• Starvation

• Floods

• Falling rock or collapsing buildings

What is the present-day capital of Italy?

• Rome

• Naples

• Misenum

• Herculaneum

Which body of water is Pompeii located near?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Mediterranean Sea

• Black Sea

• Persian Gulf