Unearthing Pompeii

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Which natural disaster caused the burial of Pompeii under volcanic ash?

  • Hurricane
  • Earthquake
  • Tsunami
  • Eruption of Mount Vesuvius (correct)

What does the town of Pompeii provide a unique snapshot of?

  • Ancient Roman life (correct)
  • Ancient Greek life
  • Ancient Egyptian life
  • Ancient Chinese life

What were some of the features of Pompeii as a prosperous trade center?

  • Farms, villas, and a traffic system
  • Temples, taverns, and brothels
  • Markets and theaters
  • All of the above (correct)

What aspects of daily life in Pompeii are being gradually revealed through archaeological findings?

<p>Food, drink, attitudes towards sex, aesthetics, and makeup (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who made up the diverse population of Pompeii?

<p>Wealthy merchants, laborers, and slaves (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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