Pompeii gameOnline version True or false about Pompeii data by Dana Zúñiga 1 The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in the year 79 AD. buried Pompeii under a thick layer of volcanic ash? a TRUE b FALSE 2 Was Pompeii a small and insignificant city in Roman times? a TRUE b FALSE 3 Pompeii was a Roman city located in the region of Campania, Italy? a TRUE b FALSE 4 The city was rediscovered in the 18th century? a TRUE b FALSE 5 Did the inhabitants of Pompeii have enough time to evacuate the city before the eruption? a TRUE b FALSE 6 Pompeii is today a very popular tourist site? a TRUE b FALSE 7 Pompeii was founded in the 7th century BC. by the Greeks? a TRUE b FALSE 8 Did the inhabitants of Pompeii have bad teeth? a TRUE b FALSE 9 Today Mount Vesuvius does not remain active? a TRUE b FALSE 10 Pompeii residents ignored several warning signs? a TRUE b FALSE Feedback 1 The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. It was catastrophic for Pompeii, burying it under tons of ash and pumice. 2 Pompeii was a prosperous and significant city in ancient Rome, with an estimated population of around 11,000 to 11,500 at the time of the eruption. 3 Pompeii was an ancient Roman city located near Naples, in Italy. 4 Pompeii was rediscovered in the 18th century, during archaeological excavations carried out in the region. 5 Many inhabitants did not have time to evacuate the city before the eruption of Vesuvius. 6 Pompeii is a very popular tourist destination and has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its historical and archaeological importance. 7 Pompeii was founded by the Greeks in the 7th century BC. 8 Scientists revealed that they had incredibly healthy teeth, probably due to their excellent diet and the fluoride content of the nearby volcano. 9 Mount Vesuvius remains active, closely monitored by scientists. 10 Signs such as dried underground springs, dead fish due to the acidity of the rivers and a series of earthquakes, which led to the final tragedy of the eruption.
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