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Which technology is allowing us to get a glimpse of real Roman life in Pompeii?
Which technology is allowing us to get a glimpse of real Roman life in Pompeii?
- Augmented reality
- 3D mapping (correct)
- Artificial intelligence
- Virtual reality
What was the population of Pompeii before the eruption of Vesuvius?
What was the population of Pompeii before the eruption of Vesuvius?
- 5,000 people
- 12,000 people (correct)
- 1,500 people
- 20,000 people
How did the stepping stones in Pompeii's streets serve a dual purpose?
How did the stepping stones in Pompeii's streets serve a dual purpose?
- They were used to keep Pompeian's feet dry from rainwater and to help carts navigate (correct)
- They were used to prevent carts from entering certain areas
- They were used for decorative purposes and to guide pedestrians
- They were used as markers for street names and to indicate directions
Which industry put Pompeii's small-scale fish sauce suppliers out of business during Roman times?
Which industry put Pompeii's small-scale fish sauce suppliers out of business during Roman times?
Who was the Pompeian businessman responsible for expanding the fish sauce industry to compete with Spanish suppliers?
Who was the Pompeian businessman responsible for expanding the fish sauce industry to compete with Spanish suppliers?
What method do scientists use to create realistic models of Pompeii's residents who were buried under volcanic ash?
What method do scientists use to create realistic models of Pompeii's residents who were buried under volcanic ash?
What is the purpose of creating a digital replica of Pompeii using laser scanners?
What is the purpose of creating a digital replica of Pompeii using laser scanners?
Which technology did Professor Eric Poehler use to create a grid of Pompeii's transportation network?
Which technology did Professor Eric Poehler use to create a grid of Pompeii's transportation network?
What is the main reason why Pompeii has become the most famous archaeological site in the world?
What is the main reason why Pompeii has become the most famous archaeological site in the world?
What does the wear on stone curbs in Pompeii suggest about the city's streets?
What does the wear on stone curbs in Pompeii suggest about the city's streets?
Which food item was NOT part of Pompeii's rich and varied diet?
Which food item was NOT part of Pompeii's rich and varied diet?
What did scientists discover about the pigs raised in Pompeii?
What did scientists discover about the pigs raised in Pompeii?
What caused the fish sauce vats in Pompeii to be filled in before the eruption?
What caused the fish sauce vats in Pompeii to be filled in before the eruption?
