Saint Pierre: a travel in time

What was the nickname of Saint-Pierre before 1902?

• • The Little Paris of the West Indies

• • The Pearl of the Caribbean

• • The City of Volcanoes

• The Gateway to Martinique

On May 8, 1902, the eruption of (a)   destroyed the city of Saint-Pierre.

What was Saint-Pierre’s role in Martinique before 1902?

• • A rural farming community

• The cultural and economic capital

• A military base

• • A fishing village

Describe in your own words why Saint-Pierre is an important historical site in Martinique.

Draw the Montagne Pelée volcano and label its location relative to Saint-Pierre on a picture of the city center of Saint Pierre.

What is the name of one of the survivors of the 1902 eruption in Saint-Pierre?

• • Victor Schoelcher

• • Louis-Auguste Cyparis

• • Joseph Zobel

• • Aimé Césaire

Why do you think Saint-Pierre is called "the Pompeii of the Caribbean"?

As a tourist guide, which site in Saint-Pierre would you highlight the most?

• • The ruins of the theatre

• The old cathedral

• • The volcanic museum

• The local beaches

Saint-Pierre is located in the (a)   part of Martinique.

What two words come to mind when you think of Saint-Pierre and its history?