Year 4 History Pompeii

Place these civilisations in order.​ ​ (a)   ​ (b)   ​ (c)   ​ (d)   ​ (e)  

• Ancient Egyptians
• Ancient Greeks
• Ancient Romans
• Vikings
• Victorians

Place these events in time order.​ ​ (a)   ​ ​ (b)   ​ (c)   ​ (d)   ​ ​ (e)  

• People woke to a normal sunny morning
• A small cloud could be seen emerging from Vesuvius
• Small earthquakes could be felt
• Dust covered buildings and building were damaged
• Sky was dark and buildings had collapsed

Is this image a Primary or Secondary Source of information?

• Primary

• Secondary

• Both Primary and Secondary

• Neither

Is this image a Primary or Secondary Source of information?

• Primary

• Secondary

• Both Primary and Secondary

• Neither

How do you know what type of source this is? (Tick 2)

• Because it was created after Pompeii was ruined

• Because it was created before Pompeii was ruined

• Because it is computer generated

• Because it is old

How do you know what type of source this is? (Tick 2)

• Because it was created after Pompeii was ruined

• Because it was created before Pompeii was ruined

• Because it is computer generated

• Because it is old

Why was Pompeii so well preserved? (Tick one)

• No-one knew where it was

• The Government stopped people digging

• It was buried under ash and pumice

• People weren't interested in Roman history

Why are there so much evidence and artefacts for the archeologists?

• Because the Romans tidied so much before they evacuated.

• Because the eruption happened so quickly.

• Because the Romans belongings couldn't be damaged by the fire.

• Because the Romans only left rubbish behind

What can be seen in Pompeii today? (Tick 3)

• Crossing stones on the roads that let wagons through

• The clothing of people who died during the eruption

• Wall paintings and mosaics

• Ancient Roman petrol station

• Pillars and statues from Pompeii before the eruption

The Ancient Egyptians built their country along the ​ (a)  

• River Nile.
• River Thames.
• Amazon.