Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius Quiz

What was Pompeii known for before the eruption?

• A quiet village

• A busy port city and vacation resort

• A farming community

• A mining town

What did vendors in Pompeii sell on the stone streets?

• Fresh fruits

• Roasted nuts and chopped pork

• Jewelry

• Pottery

What did marble workers in Pompeii create?

• Jewelry

• Statues of famous emperors and warriors

• Pottery

• Weapons

What was the Roman Empire known for during the time of Pompeii?

• Its small size

• Its lack of infrastructure

• Its advanced civilization

• Its isolation

What did archaeologists find in the ruins of a Pompeii toilet?

• Coins

• Jewelry

• Remains of food

• Paintings

What did the ruins of Pompeii provide to experts?

• A map of the city

• A detailed picture of ancient Roman life

• A list of Roman emperors

• A collection of Roman laws

What natural disaster led to the destruction of Pompeii?

• Earthquake

• Hurricane

• Volcanic eruption

• Flood

What did the ash from the eruption do to the bodies in Pompeii?

• Melted them

• Preserved them

• Turned them to stone

• Made them disappear

When did World War II occur?

• 1914-1918

• 1939-1945

• 1945-1950

• 1920-1925

What did Pliny feel during the eruption according to his letter?

• Joy

• Fear

• Excitement

• Boredom