Italy, Pompeii - Temple of Jupiter

Italy, Pompeii - Temple of Jupiter

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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 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.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Tsunami

Volcanic eruption

Flood

Earthquake

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who provided the earliest evidence of Pompeii's destruction?

Julius Caesar

Pliny the Elder

Pliny the Younger

Augustus

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

1500

1800

1748

1599

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

DNA analysis

Plaster casting

X-ray imaging

Carbon dating

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

1 million

2.5 million

5 million

10 million

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Apollo

Mars

Neptune

Jupiter

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Weapons

Sacrificial offerings

Jewelry

Books