Italy, Pompeii - Temple of Fortuna Augusta

Italy, Pompeii - Temple of Fortuna Augusta

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Social Studies, History

11th Grade - University

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The video explores the history of Pompeii, a city in Italy buried by Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Founded in the 7th or 6th century BC, it became a Roman colony and was destroyed in a volcanic eruption. Rediscovered in the 16th and 18th centuries, Pompeii's preserved artifacts offer insights into Roman life. Today, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a major tourist attraction. The video also highlights the Temple of Fortuna Augusta, showcasing Roman architecture and religious practices.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the estimated population of Pompeii at the time of its destruction?

50,000 people

20,000 people

11,000 people

5,000 people

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who provided the earliest evidence of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius?

Pliny the Elder

Julius Caesar

Pliny the Younger

Marcus Tullius

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what year was Pompeii rediscovered by Spanish engineer Rocque Joaquin de Alcubierre?

1599

1748

1848

1948

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What technique did archaeologists use to understand the positions of bodies in Pompeii?

Carbon dating

Plaster casting

Laser scanning

DNA analysis

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was responsible for erecting the Temple of Fortuna Augusta?

Pliny the Elder

Marcus Tullius

Augustus

Julius Caesar