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