Natural Disasters Quiz

What natural disaster destroyed the city of Pompeii nearly 2,000 years ago?

• Earthquake

• Flood

• Volcano

• Tornado

What happened in Pompeii on August 24, 79 A.D.?

• A festival was celebrated.

• A giant cloud of ash, stones, and toxic gases exploded into the sky.

• A new king was crowned.

• A famous artist was born.

What is the name of the volcano that erupted near Pompeii?

• Mount Everest

• Mount Kilimanjaro

• Mount Vesuvius

• Mount Fuji

What year did workers begin to dig up the ruins of Pompeii?

• 1748

• 1848

• 1948

• 1648

What did archaeologists find surprising about the ash that covered Pompeii?

• It destroyed all the buildings.

• It preserved the city.

• It made the city disappear.

• It turned everything to stone.

Who is Steven Ellis?

• A famous artist.

• A historian who studies ancient Egypt.

• An archaeologist who studies Pompeii.

• A scientist who studies volcanoes.

What makes Pompeii fascinating according to Steven Ellis?

• It is a modern city.

• It was still pulsing with life.

• It is located underwater.

• It is the largest city in Italy.

What is a thermopolium similar to in modern times?

• A fast-food stand

• A grocery store

• A movie theater

• A library

What modern-day concept is compared to the graffiti found in Pompeii?

• Television commercials

• Social media posts

• Newspaper articles

• Radio broadcasts

How much of Pompeii is still covered by rock and dirt?

• One-half

• One-fourth

• One-third

• One-fifth