Wordly Wise 19E
By Katie Crawford
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Last updated almost 5 years ago
15 Questions
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What did the excavations at Pompeii reveal?
What did the excavations at Pompeii reveal?
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Why were the citizens of Pompeii unconcerned about Mount Vesuvius?
Why were the citizens of Pompeii unconcerned about Mount Vesuvius?
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What is the meaning of prelude as it is used in the passage?
What is the meaning of prelude as it is used in the passage?
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What evidence is there that some of Pompeii's people were wealthy?
What evidence is there that some of Pompeii's people were wealthy?
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What is the meaning of tremors as it is used in the passage?
What is the meaning of tremors as it is used in the passage?
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What happened when the pressure inside the volcano became too great?
What happened when the pressure inside the volcano became too great?
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Why did the explosion of Vesuvius have such stupendous force?
Why did the explosion of Vesuvius have such stupendous force?
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What materials were thrust from the volcano when it exploded?
What materials were thrust from the volcano when it exploded?
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What is the meaning of expelled as it is used in the passage?
What is the meaning of expelled as it is used in the passage?
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Why do you think uncovering Pompeii was such painstaking work?
Why do you think uncovering Pompeii was such painstaking work?
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Why did the underground water from Vesuvius cause deaths and injuries?
Why did the underground water from Vesuvius cause deaths and injuries?
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Why was the air at Pompeii dangerous to breathe?
Why was the air at Pompeii dangerous to breathe?
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What happened to Pliny the Younger's uncle?
What happened to Pliny the Younger's uncle?
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How large was Pompeii?
How large was Pompeii?
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What were the three major causes of death at Pompeii?
What were the three major causes of death at Pompeii?