The Lost City of Pompeii

What event buried the ancient Roman city of Pompeii nearly 2,000 years ago?

• A massive storm

• A massive earthquake

• A massive eruption

• A massive flood

On what date did Mount Vesuvius erupt, leading to the destruction of Pompeii?

• October 10, 79 A.D.

• September 5, 79 A.D.

• July 15, 79 A.D.

• August 24, 79 A.D.

What was the population of Pompeii around the time of the eruption?

• About 8,000

• About 10,000

• About 15,000

• About 12,000

What did vendors in Pompeii sell on the stone streets?

• Bread and olives

• Roasted chicken and vegetables

• Melon and roasted mice stuffed with nuts and chopped pork

• Fish and chips

What advanced infrastructure did Pompeii have?

• Water supply system

• Railroads

• Internet

• Electricity

How did Pompeii get its water supply?

• From aqueducts

• From rivers

• From wells

• From rainwater

How far was Mount Vesuvius from Pompeii?

• About 15 miles

• About 10 miles

• About 5 miles

• About 2 miles

How long had it been since Mount Vesuvius last erupted before the 79 A.D. eruption?

• More than 2,000 years

• More than 1,500 years

• More than 1,000 years

• More than 500 years

What preserved Pompeii so well over the centuries?

• Mud

• Sand

• Ice

• Volcanic ash and rock

What year were the ruins of Pompeii first unearthed?

• 1748

• 1948

• 1848

• 1648