Pompeii
Name: ______________________ Date: ____________
Write the letter of the matching definition next to each term.
1. pompeii
A. A bowl-shaped geological formation at the top of a volcano
2. buried
B. A volcano in southwestern Italy on the Mediterranean coast
3. gladiator
C. God of fire and metal working
4. vulcan
D. Ancient city to the southeast of Naples that was buried by a volcanic eruption from Vesuvius
5. vesuvius
E. A light glass formed on the surface of some lavas
6. plates
F. Molten rock in the earth's crust
7. pumice
G. Shiny yellow metal used in jewelry
8. magma
H. In a condition of biological rest or suspended animation
9. italy
I. Placed in a grave
10. crater
J. People who serve in an army
11. slaves
K. A professional combatant or a captive who entertained the public by engaging in mortal combat
12. soldiers
L. A person who is owned by someone (plural)
13. dormant
M. Base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands (plural)
14. gold
N. Boot-shaped country in Europe famous for pasta