Pompeii WebQuest 1

What year did Mount Vesuvius erupt and bury Pompeii?

• A.D. 79

• A.D. 120

• A.D. 100

• A.D. 50

How many residents did Pompeii have before it was buried under ash?

• About 20,000

• About 15,000

• About 10,000

• About 5,000

What helped to preserve the ruins of Pompeii?

• Sand

• Snow

• Ash

• Mud

What was the speed of the ash, rock, and toxic gas surges from Mount Vesuvius?

• 180 miles an hour

• 150 miles an hour

• 120 miles an hour

• 100 miles an hour

When was Pompeii rediscovered?

• 1948

• 1648

• 1748

• 1848

What did the streets of Pompeii have to keep pedestrians out of the mud?

• Concrete sidewalks

• Wooden planks

• Stepping-stones

• Brick paths

How deep did the ash piles grow in some places after the eruption?

• As deep as 12 feet

• As deep as 9 feet

• As deep as 6 feet

• As deep as 3 feet

What type of events did people in Pompeii enjoy watching?

• Gladiator fights

• Soccer matches

• Boat races

• Horse races