Lesson 2.3: Wiped out! A story of a city under the rock (Jun)

In which country was the ancient city of Pompeii located?

• Greece
• Egypt
• Italy
• Spain
• France

What natural disaster struck Pompeii in A.D. 79?

• Earthquake
• Volcanic eruption
• Tsunami
• Flood
• Tornado

Which volcano erupted and caused the destruction of Pompeii?

• Mount Etna
• Mount Olympus
• Mount Fuji
• Mount Vesuvius
• Mount Kilimanjaro

What year was Pompeii rediscovered after being lost?

• 1848.0
• 1648.0
• 1748.0
• 1948.0
• 1548.0

What was the effect of the volcanic ash on the city during the eruption?

• It caused fires
• It resulted in floods
• It preserved the city's remains
• It led to the growth of plants
• It caused an earthquake

How fast did the hot clouds of ash, rock, and toxic gas travel towards Pompeii?

• 80 miles an hour
• 180 miles an hour
• 280 miles an hour
• 100 miles an hour
• 60 miles an hour

What did the people of Pompeii use to keep out of the mud?

• Boats
• Horses
• Carriages
• Stepping-stones
• Wooden planks

Which type of performances could be watched in Pompeii's amphitheater?

• Operas
• Plays
• Ballets
• Gladiator fights
• Chariot races

How did the volcanic ash impact people during the eruption?

• It made them invisible
• It gave them superpowers
• It blocked sunlight
• It changed their skin color
• It made them fly

What time of day did Mount Vesuvius initially erupt?

• Just after midnight
• Early morning
• Shortly after noon
• In the evening
• At dawn