If You Were In Pompeii In 79 CE, Would You Have Survived The Eruption Of Mt. Vesuvius?

When the 79 CE eruption of Mt. Vesuvius covered the city of Pompeii in ash and pumice, an incredible record of everyday life during the Roman Empire was created. Of course, thousands of people also lost their lives. If you lived in Pompeii at the time of the eruption, would your instincts have gotten you through the disaster? Take our quiz to find out!

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The eruption of Vesuvius in AD 79 and the death of Gaius Plinius Secundus