The Ancient City of Pompeii

Where was the ancient city of Pompeii located?

• Greece

• Italy

• Egypt

• Spain

What was Pompeii originally settled by?

• Romans

• Egyptians

• Greeks

• Persians

What was the name of the volcano near Pompeii?

• Mount Etna

• Mount Vesuvius

• Mount Olympus

• Mount Fuji

What kind of events did Pompeii experience regularly?

• Floods

• Earthquakes

• Tornadoes

• Hurricanes

What is Pompeii known for today?

• Being a modern city

• Being a historical site

• Being a desert

• Being a forest

How long did the eruption of Mount Vesuvius last?

• One day

• Two days

• Three days

• Four days

What preserved the city of Pompeii remarkably well?

• Water

• Volcanic ash

• Sand

• Ice

What did the explorers find preserved in Pompeii?

• Buildings and objects

• Only buildings

• Only objects

• Only people

What is the meaning of the word "preserved" as used in the text?

• Destroyed

• Kept as it was

• Changed

• Hidden

What is a major tourist attraction in Pompeii today?

• The ongoing excavation

• New buildings

• Modern art

• Shopping centers