Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius Quiz

When did the eruption of Mount Vesuvius occur?

• 79 AD

• 79 BC

• 69 AD

• 69 BC

What caused the day to turn black in Pompeii during the eruption?

• Ash

• Pumice rock

• Magma

• Rain

How much material fell on Pompeii within 24 hours of the eruption?

• Four billion tons

• Three billion tons

• Two billion tons

• One billion tons

What triggered volcanic lightning during the eruption?

• Ash and magma collision

• Pumice rock

• Rain

• Magma chamber collapse

What speed did the ground-hugging avalanches rush towards Pompeii?

• 75 kilometers per hour

• 125 kilometers per hour

• 50 kilometers per hour

• 100 kilometers per hour

How deep was Pompeii buried in volcanic rock and ash?

• 30 meters

• 15 meters

• 20 meters

• 25 meters

When was Pompeii rediscovered?

• 1494

• 1794

• 1594

• 1694

How were the buildings and people of Pompeii preserved?

• Encased in ice

• Encased in stone

• Encased in ash

• Encased in mud

What was the cause of death for many in Pompeii during the eruption?

• Fire

• Falling rocks

• Toxic gas and ash

• Drowning

What was the name of the volcano towering over the city of Pompeii?

• Mount Etna

• Mount St. Helens

• Mount Vesuvius

• Mount Kilimanjaro