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Legacy
Mount Vesuvius
The People of Pompeii
Geography
Miscellaneous
100
What was preserved when Pompeii was buried in ash?
What is artifacts & bodies were in near perfect conditions
100
What volcano erupted burying Pompeii in ash and lava?
What is Mt. Vesuvius
100
What was the town center?
What is the forum
100
Was Pompeii part of a Empire or a Republic?
What is an Empire
100
Name two artifacts that were left behind in Pompeii
What is chicken soup, and a loaf of bread
200
Why were the bodies of Pompeii well preserved?
What is because they were buried under ash and lava that casted them clay
200
Is Mt. Vesuvius still active?
What is yes
200
Name 2 pass-times in Pompeii
What is Colosseum battles, and outdoor plays
200
What Empire was Pompeii a part of?
What is the Roman Empire
200
What art was found buried beneath ashes in Pompeii?
What is painting and mosaics
300

Does anybody live in modern-day Pompeii? Why or why not?

What is no, because Mt. Vesuvius is still active, and that creates safety concerns.

Pompeii is a preserved historical site.

3 Million people still live near Mt. Vesuvius in Naples as well as other cities & towns

300
How long was Pompeii buried before archeologists discovered it?
What is 2000 years
300
Why did the people of Pompeii not pay any attention to the warning signs that Vesuvius was giving?
What is they didn't know what they meant
300
What made Pompeii such a popular place to live?
What is the the waterway Pompeii was right next to
300
What was the Pompeians main way of escape?
What is the Bay of Naples
400

How are the ruins of Pompeii helpful to society and archeologists today?

What is the ruins of Pompeii give us a glimpse into a practically perfectly preserved city in Ancient Rome. It helps us understand the culture of Ancient Rome better.

400
DAILY DOUBLE!!!! When was the last time Mt. Vesuvius erupted?
What is 1944
400

What were the houses in Pompeii & Herculaneum like?

What is -Rich people lived in villas and mansions -Poorer people lived in small apartments

400
What was the bay that was right next to Pompeii called?
What is the Bay of Naples
400
in which year did Pompeii's excavation begin?
What is the year 1748
500
DAILY DOUBLE!!! Name 2 or more modern day things (stories,movies,songs,ect.) that are based on Pompeii
What is The Dog of Pompeii, Pompeii by Bastille, Pompeii the movie.
500
How many times has Mt. Vesuvius erupted since Pompeii?
What is over 80 times
500
Why did some Pompeians not escape when Vesuvius erupted?
What is because they wanted to stay and protect their homes, businesses, and families
500
How far away is Pompeii from Mt. Vesuvius?
What is 5 miles
500

In what year did Mt. Vesuvius erupt?

What is 79 AD