Run, sail or hide? How to survive the destruction of Pompeii | Gary Devore

The video follows Fabia and her brothers in Pompeii as they experience the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Fabia visits the temple, and her brothers work before the eruption begins. As the volcano erupts, they must choose how to survive. Fabia and her family escape south, while Marcus attempts to flee by sea from Herculaneum. The eruption devastates both towns, with pyroclastic surges destroying structures. After the disaster, Pompeii and Herculaneum remain buried until excavations in the 1800s reveal insights into Roman life.

What does Fabia offer at the temple of Venus?

• A sacrificial lamb

• A sacrificial cow

• A sacrificial dove

• A sacrificial goat

What event interrupts the siblings' discussion about the wedding?

• The eruption of Mount Vesuvius

• A market brawl

• An earthquake

• A sudden rainstorm

What challenge does Marcus face when trying to escape by sea?

• Lack of boats

• Volcanic matter in the water

• Pirates blocking the way

• Stormy weather

What is a pyroclastic surge?

• A wave of water

• A wave of hot ash and gas

• A wave of mud

• A wave of lava

How do Fabia and her family escape the eruption?

• By climbing the Latarri Mountains

• By hiding in a cellar

• By taking refuge in a temple

• By sailing to a nearby island

How long did the eruption of Mount Vesuvius last according to modern analysis?

• A few years

• A few hours

• A few days or weeks

• A few months

What has the rediscovery of Pompeii and Herculaneum provided?

• A source of ancient weapons

• A new tourist attraction

• A glimpse into ancient Roman life

• A view into modern architecture