Pompeii Basics
This ancient city was buried in A.D. 79.
What is Pompeii
Mount Vesuvius erupted in this year, destroying Pompeii
What is A.D. 79?
What is a pyroclastic flow?
Were there slaves in Pompeii
What is yes
This city is located near this famous volacno
What is Mount Vesuvius.
Vesuvius's last Eruption occurred in this year
A. 1967
B. 1931
C.1944
What is 1944?
The name given to Pompeii because of the supposed curse.
What is "sin city?"
Was there elections in Pompeii?
What is yes
You could read election ads on the walls
Pompeii is in this modern day country
What is Italy?
Vesuvius is still considered this today
What is an active volcano?
This was used to keep Pompeii clean
Hint: Would be a modern day dump
What is a Latrine
What famous ancient city built one of the earliest Roman amphitheaters?
A. Rome
B. Pompeii
What is Pompeii?
Pompeii was rediscovered during excavations in this century
What is the 18th century?
This is the study of past human life and culture through the analysis of of material remains, such as artifacts, architecture, and biofacts
What is the study of archaeology