Quiz & Worksheet - Mount Vesuvius

Instructions:

Choose an answer and hit 'next'. You will receive your score and answers at the end.

question 1 of 3

The city of Pompeii was destroyed by Mount Vesuvius in what year?

73 BC 12 AD

79 AD 12 BC

Worksheet

Print Mount Vesuvius: Facts, Eruptions & History Worksheet

1. What type of volcano is Mount Vesuvius?

Cinder Cone
Shield Volcano
Stratovolcano
Rubble Volcano

2. Mount Vesuvius is located in what country?

France
Italy
Switzerland
Greece

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About This Quiz & Worksheet

The following quiz and worksheet will display your knowledge about the activity of the volcano Mount Vesuvius in southwestern Italy.

Quiz & Worksheet Goals

During the assessments, you will be tested on:

City of Pompeii
The type of volcano that Mount Vesuvius is
Most recent year that Mount Vesuvius erupted
Who wrote the first-hand account of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius

Skills Practiced

Information recall - access the knowledge you've gained regarding Mount Vesuvius
Knowledge application - use your knowledge to answer questions about the damage that occurred in Pompeii
Critical thinking - apply relevant concepts to examine information about its most recent eruption in a different light

Additional Learning

To learn more about Mount Vesuvius and the implications after the eruptions, review the accompanying lesson on Mount Vesuvius. The lesson covers the following objectives: