Survey - Geography

In what year was Gabriel Zuchtriegel appointed as director of Pompeii?

• 2012

• 2021

• 2014

• 2018

What was Pliny the Elder's role during the eruption?

• Emperor

• General

• Admiral

• Senator

What does Pliny the Elder suggest about the nature of Campania?

• It was a work of human engineering

• It was a work of nature in a happy mood

• It was a dangerous place

• It was a place of political intrigue

Which city is located to the west of the Sarno River?

• Pompeii

• Nuceria

• Boscoreale

• Oplontis

Which ancient city was located closest to Mount Vesuvius?

• Neapolis

• Pompeii

• Salernum

• Surrentum

What body of water is located to the west of the cities shown in the map?

• Gulf of Salerno

• Gulf of Naples

• Mediterranean Sea

• Adriatic Sea

Which city is located directly south of Neapolis?

• Misenum

• Herculaneum

• Pompeii

• Oplontis

Which famous volcano is located near Pompeii?

• Etna

• Stromboli

• Vesuvius

• Mauna Loa

What geographical feature was Herculaneum built on?

• Flat plain

• Steeply sloping spur

• Riverbank

• Valley

What natural resource was crucial for the manufacturing industries in the area?

• Timber

• Water

• Minerals

• Oil