What catastrophic event led to the destruction of Pompeii in 79 AD? An earthquake A volcanic eruption A tsunami A fire None Which other city was also buried alongside Pompeii during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius? Herculaneum Rome Ostia Capua None What type of preservation method allows historians to learn about the everyday life of Pompeii’s inhabitants? Fossilization Mummification Carbonization Plaster casts None What was the primary economic activity of Pompeii before its destruction? Fishing Agriculture and trade Mining Textile production None What famous Roman artifact can be found in the ruins of Pompeii, known for its explicit content? The Colosseum The Villa of the Mysteries The House of the Faun The Garden of the Fugitives None Time's up
