Wordly Wise 19E

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15 questions
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What did the excavations at Pompeii reveal?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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Why was the air at Pompeii dangerous to breathe?

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What happened to Pliny the Younger's uncle?

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How large was Pompeii?

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What were the three major causes of death at Pompeii?