Italy, Pompeii - Temple of Jupiter

The video explores the history of Pompeii, a city in Italy destroyed by Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Founded in the 7th or 6th century BC, it became a Roman colony and was later buried under volcanic ash. Rediscovered in the 16th and 18th centuries, Pompeii offers insights into Roman life. The Temple of Jupiter, a significant structure, highlights Roman religious influence. Today, Pompeii is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a major tourist attraction.

What natural disaster led to the destruction of Pompeii in 79 AD?

• Tsunami

• Volcanic eruption

• Flood

• Earthquake

Who provided the earliest evidence of Pompeii's destruction?

• Julius Caesar

• Pliny the Elder

• Pliny the Younger

• Augustus

In what year was Pompeii rediscovered after being lost for centuries?

• 1500

• 1800

• 1748

• 1599

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

• DNA analysis

• Plaster casting

• X-ray imaging

• Carbon dating

How many visitors does Pompeii attract annually as a tourist destination?

• 1 million

• 2.5 million

• 5 million

• 10 million

Which Roman god was the Temple of Jupiter Capitolium initially dedicated to?

• Apollo

• Mars

• Neptune

• Jupiter

What was stored in the chamber below the main hall of the Temple of Jupiter Capitolium?

• Weapons

• Sacrificial offerings

• Jewelry

• Books