Italy, Pompeii - Temple of Fortuna Augusta

The video explores the history of Pompeii, a city in Italy buried by Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Founded in the 7th or 6th century BC, it became a Roman colony and was destroyed in a volcanic eruption. Rediscovered in the 16th and 18th centuries, Pompeii's preserved artifacts offer insights into Roman life. Today, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a major tourist attraction. The video also highlights the Temple of Fortuna Augusta, showcasing Roman architecture and religious practices.

What was the estimated population of Pompeii at the time of its destruction?

• 50,000 people

• 20,000 people

• 11,000 people

• 5,000 people

Who provided the earliest evidence of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius?

• Pliny the Elder

• Julius Caesar

• Pliny the Younger

• Marcus Tullius

In what year was Pompeii rediscovered by Spanish engineer Rocque Joaquin de Alcubierre?

• 1599

• 1748

• 1848

• 1948

What technique did archaeologists use to understand the positions of bodies in Pompeii?

• Carbon dating

• Plaster casting

• Laser scanning

• DNA analysis

Who was responsible for erecting the Temple of Fortuna Augusta?

• Pliny the Elder

• Marcus Tullius

• Augustus

• Julius Caesar