VOICED : Nueva mirada a Pompeya

The video explores the tragic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, which buried the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. It highlights an exhibition at the British Museum that focuses on the intimate aspects of daily life in these cities, using artifacts like furniture, jewelry, and erotic art. The exhibition aims to provide a new perspective on the lives of the people who lived there, showing both similarities and differences to modern life. The video also discusses the varying impact of the eruption on the two cities.

What is the main focus of the exhibition at the British Museum regarding Pompeii and Herculaneum?

• The political history of the Roman Empire

• The military strategies of ancient Rome

• The intimate lives of the people who lived there

• The architectural designs of the cities

What aspect of life in Pompeii and Herculaneum is highlighted in the exhibition?

• The religious practices and temples

• The daily domestic life of the inhabitants

• The public baths and gladiator arenas

• The trade routes and economic systems

What type of art was part of the decoration in Pompeii and Herculaneum?

• Abstract art

• Erotic art

• Modern art

• Religious art

How did the heat affect the preservation of bodies in Herculaneum compared to Pompeii?

• In Pompeii, bodies were preserved in ice

• In Pompeii, bodies were incinerated

• In Herculaneum, bodies were incinerated

• In Herculaneum, bodies were preserved in ice

What surprising element about ancient Roman society is highlighted in the exhibition?

• Their political systems

• Their advanced technology

• Their exploration of outer space

• The presence of slaves and their views on sexuality