Lisbon Earthquake

What date did the Lisbon earthquake occur?

• December 1st, 1755

• October 31st, 1755

• November 1st, 1800

• November 1st, 1755

How many people died in the Lisbon disaster in a single day?

• About 60,000

• About 30,000

• About 10,000

• About 80,000

What natural events followed the Lisbon earthquake?

• A tsunami and a fire

• A hurricane

• A volcanic eruption

• A snowstorm

Who took control and rebuilt the city after the Lisbon earthquake?

• King Joseph the First

• Valenti Saryas

• Marques de Pombal

• Carl Peterson

What was the estimated magnitude of the Lisbon earthquake?

• 9.0

• 8.5

• 7.0

• 6.5

How many tsunamis have hit Europe and North Africa since records began?

• More than 400

• More than 300

• More than 200

• More than 100

What did Marques de Pombal do to help rebuild Lisbon?

• He expelled the Jesuits

• He implemented new building regulations

• He left the city

• He became king

What was the main objective of the marine scientists mentioned in the text?

• To study marine life

• To find gold

• To explore new lands

• To find an adequate alarm system for tsunamis

What did the scientists use to measure seismic activity deep inside the earth?

• Ocean bottom seismometers

• Diving equipment

• Submarines

• Satellites

What was the main cause of the fires that spread after the earthquake?

• Campfires

• Volcanic lava

• Kitchen fires

• Lightning strikes