What did Roman's use to hold their togas together?
Fibula
100
What year was Pompeii rediscovered?
1749
100
Vesuvius had _____ extreme eruptions in the last 17,000 years.
Eight
200
What is magma?
Melted rock beneath the surface of the earth
200
Italy is said to look like a _____?
Boot
200
What kind of oil did Pompeiians use in oil lamps?
Olive oil
200
How much of Pompeii have we excavated already?
About three fourths
200
The 79 AD eruption killed ____ people
2000
300
Why does magma start to rise?
Because it builds up pressure and is less dense than it's surroundings
300
What was the other large city destroyed by Vesuvius at the on August 24 79 AD
Herculaneum
300
What were wine mixing vessels made of?
Bronze
300
How long have we been excavating Pompeii?
Over two centuries
300
How many times has Vesuvius erupted since 79 AD?
Fifty!
400
Because a volcano hasn't erupted in eight hundred years it isn't active anymore, true or false
False, Vesuvius hadn't erupted for eight hundred years in 79 AD and then had one of the most well known eruptions in history.
400
Is Pompeii close to the coastline?
Yes, Pompeii is very close to the coast line
400
What were/are oil lamps used for?
To produce light for a certain period of time, using an oil-based fuel source
400
Were the people of Pompeii accustomed to earthquakes?
Yes, they happened quite frequently, most people weren't bothered by earthquakes.
400
How old is mount Vesuvius?
Over 17,000 years old
500
Is it possible for a volcano to erupt more ash and pieces of rock than lava?
Yes, this is what happened in 79 AD and the ash and the rock falling from the large cloud are what killed most people in Pompeii.
500
What popular Italian city is near Pompeii?
Naples
500
What was the highest military decoration?
The Siege Crown
500
For how long was Pompeii forgotten?
About 1700 years! Not one Pompeiian lived to tell the tale of Pompeii as far as we know, if nobody lived in Pompeii anymore, why would people care about it?