Italy, Pompeii - Roman Necropolis of Ercolano gate

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 home to 11,000 people. Rediscovered in the 16th and 18th centuries, Pompeii's artifacts offer insights into Roman life. The site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a major tourist attraction. The necropolis reveals burial practices and notable tombs.

What event led to the destruction of Pompeii in 79 AD?

• A great flood

• An invasion by the Roman army

• A volcanic eruption

• A massive earthquake

Who provided the earliest evidence of Pompeii's destruction?

• Pliny the Elder

• Augustus

• Julius Caesar

• Pliny the Younger

How were the voids left by decomposed bodies in Pompeii filled during excavations?

• With plaster

• With water

• With sand

• With clay

What is the significance of the Villa of the Mysteries in Pompeii?

• It was the largest amphitheater

• It was a well-preserved villa

• It was a major political center

• It was the site of a famous battle

What was a common burial practice in Pompeii during the 1st century?

• Cremation

• Mummification

• Sky burial

• Burial at sea