Pompeii

What is the name of the ancient Roman city that was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD?

• Pompeii

• Athens

• Rome

• Herculaneum

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In which modern-day country is Pompeii located?

• Greece

• Spain

• France

• Italy

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What natural disaster caused the destruction of Pompeii?

• volcanic eruption

• hurricane

• tsunami

• earthquake

What year did the eruption of Mount Vesuvius occur?

• 105 AD

• 69 AD

• 150 AD

• 79 AD

What is the name of the volcano that erupted and buried Pompeii?

• Mount Vesuvius

• Mount Etna

• Mount St. Helens

• Mount Krakatoa

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What preserved the city of Pompeii for centuries?

• Lava flows

• Earthquakes

• Flooding

• Volcanic ash and debris

What type of rock is Mount Vesuvius made of?

• volcanic rock

• metamorphic rock

• igneous rock

• sedimentary rock

What is the approximate height of Mount Vesuvius?

• 2,000 meters

• 1,000 meters

• 1,281 meters

• 1,500 meters