 | Term | Definition |
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In what year did Pompieii burn? |
It was in 79 A.D. |
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What was Pompeii? |
Pompeii was a little prosperous town where Romans spent the summer. |
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Who was empoeror of Rome when Pompeii burned? |
Titus was the emperor of Rome. |
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What does Mount Vesuvius have to do with burning of Pompeii? |
Mount Vesuvius had erupted and buried the city in lava. About 2,00 people were killed. |
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How many people wer killed when Pompeii burned? |
About 2,000 were killed. |
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How long was Pompeii buried? |
It was not discovered until the 16th to 18th century. |
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Why was Pompeii well perserved? |
Because of the volcanic ash |
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Why was the discovery of Pompeii important? |
Consequently, we have been able to learn much about ancient Roman live from the discovery of the ruins of Pompeii. |
