Pompeii was an ancient Roman city located near which modern-day Italian city? Florence Rome Naples Venice None What catastrophic event led to the preservation of Pompeii for centuries before its rediscovery? Earthquake Invasion by Barbarians Volcanic Eruption Tsunami None Which Roman author's letters provided historical insights and references to Pompeii and its destruction? Julius Caesar Cicero Pliny the Elder Ovid None What is the name of the famous archaeological site where the ancient city of Pompeii was rediscovered? Herculaneum Rome Pompeiiville Pompeii Archaeological Park None What was the primary cause of death for many of the inhabitants of Pompeii during the volcanic eruption in 79 AD? Suffocation due to ash and gases Collapsing buildings Drowning in a nearby river Starvation None Time's up
