Exploring Ancient Pompeii

What year did the Romans settle in Pompeii?

• 80 BC

• 79 AD

• 31 BC

• 100 AD

Who was the patron of the Roman colony in Pompeii?

• Nero

• Marcus Aurelius

• Publius Sulla

• Julius Caesar

What cultural influence is evident in the House of the Fawn?

• Persian

• Greek

• Egyptian

• Celtic

What was a common use of graffiti in Pompeii?

• Religious texts

• Poetry

• Maps

• Political endorsements

How did some politicians use graffiti to their advantage?

• By painting murals

• By slandering opponents

• By advertising events

• By creating art

What was Poppaea's relationship with Nero?

• She was his mother

• She was his advisor

• She was his sister

• She was his wife

How did the people of Rome react to Octavia's death?

• They supported Nero

• They were indifferent

• They rioted

• They celebrated

What was the initial cause of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius?

• Earthquake

• Volcanic gas buildup

• Tsunami

• Meteor impact

What is a pyroclastic flow?

• A cloud of ash

• A river of lava

• A flow of hot gas and rock

• A type of earthquake

Which area was most affected by the pyroclastic flows from Vesuvius?

• Pompeii

• Herculaneum

• Rome

• Naples