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Which Roman city was buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79?

A. Pompeii
B. Ostia
C. Carthage
D. Athens

Explanation:

Pompeii (and Herculaneum) were buried by Vesuvius. Ostia was Rome’s port, Carthage was in North Africa, Athens is Greek.

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