Викторина о городе Помпеи

What event occurred in the city of Pompeii almost 2000 years ago?

• Fire

• Tsunami

• Volcanic eruption

• Earthquake

Where did wealthy Romans go in the summer to avoid the noise and heat of the city?

• To the islands

• To the mountains

• To the caves

• To the desert

What was the name of the boy who became a famous Roman historian and was in Pompeii during the eruption of the volcano?

• August

• Cicero

• Pliny the Younger

• Pliny the Elder

How many people died as a result of the eruption of the volcano in Pompeii?

• 1000

• 10000

• 2000

• 5000

What happened to the city of Pompeii after the volcano erupted?

• He was captured by barbarians

• He was flooded by a tsunami

• He was destroyed by an earthquake

• He was forgotten under ash

What farmer accidentally discovered part of the wall of the ancient city of Pompeii?

• Greek

• Spanish

• French

• Italian

What currently attracts tourists from all over the world to the city of Pompeii?

• Beaches

• Ruins

• Restaurants

• Entertainment

How long did the eruption of the volcano in Pompeii last?

• 1 week

• 1 day

• 2 days

• 3 days

How many people were able to escape from the city of Pompeii during the eruption?

• 5000

• 10000

• 15000

• 18000

What was the name of the volcano that led to the catastrophe in Pompeii?

• Etna

• Kilimanjaro

• Fujiyama

• Vesuvius