The Lost City of Pompeii Quiz

What natural disaster destroyed the city of Pompeii?

• A flood

• A volcanic eruption

• An earthquake

• A hurricane

In what year did Mount Vesuvius erupt and bury Pompeii?

• A.D. 79

• A.D. 100

• A.D. 50

• A.D. 200

How deep did the ash piles grow in some places during the eruption?

• Twelve feet

• Nine feet

• Six feet

• Three feet

When was Pompeii rediscovered after being lost?

• In 1748

• In 1648

• In 1848

• In 1948

What helped preserve the buildings and artifacts in Pompeii?

• The strong winds

• The layers of ash

• The lava flow

• The heavy rain

What did the people of Pompeii do for entertainment?

• Visited museums

• Went to public baths

• Played video games

• Watched television

How fast did the first surge of ash and gas travel towards Pompeii?

• 240 miles an hour

• 60 miles an hour

• 120 miles an hour

• 180 miles an hour

What did the thick ash do to the sky during the eruption?

• Made it red

• Turned it black

• Made it blue

• Turned it white

What is one reason scientists believe Pompeii was a prosperous town?

• It was popular with wealthy vacationing Romans

• It had many farms

• It was a fishing village

• It was a mining town

What might happen to Mount Vesuvius in the future?

• It is overdue for another major explosion

• It will be moved to another location

• It will become a tourist attraction

• It will be turned into a park