Which historical disaster forms the backdrop of'Pompeii'?
The Great Fire of Rome
The Sinking of Atlantis
The Eruption of Vesuvius
The Fall of Troy
Answer
The backdrop of'Pompeii' is the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD, which was one of the deadliest volcanic eruptions in history. The eruption buried the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum under a thick layer of ash and pumice, preserving them remarkably well.
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