Italy, Pompeii - Roman Municipal offices

The video explores the history of Pompeii, a city in Italy destroyed by Mount Vesuvius in 79AD. Founded in the 7th or 6th century BC, it became a Roman colony. The eruption buried the city under ash, preserving it for centuries. Rediscovered in the 16th and 18th centuries, Pompeii offers insights into Roman life. The city had advanced infrastructure and municipal offices, which were rebuilt after an earthquake in 62AD. Today, Pompeii is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a major tourist attraction.

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

• Volcanic eruption

• Earthquake

• Tsunami

• Flood

Who provided the earliest evidence of Pompeii's destruction?

• Pliny the Elder

• Pliny the Younger

• Julius Caesar

• Augustus

In what year was Pompeii rediscovered?

• 1620

• 1500

• 1748

• 1599

What status does Pompeii hold today?

• Private Museum

• UNESCO World Heritage Site

• Historical Monument

• National Park

Which of the following is a well-preserved structure in Pompeii?

• The Colosseum

• The Parthenon

• The Villa of the Mysteries

• The Great Pyramid

What was the primary function of the municipal offices in Pompeii?

• City administration

• Religious ceremonies

• Military training

• Residential housing

Which hall in the municipal offices was intended to be the most ornate?

• The West Hall

• The South Hall

• The Central Hall

• The East Hall