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What is the main reason that modern humans know as much as they do about Roman art and civilization?
  1. Roman customs and art have been passed down from generation to generation.
  2. When Mount Vesuvius erupted, it preserved a good portion of the local art and civilization.
  3. All Roman art has been well-preserved, as it was generally recognized that it would eventually be extremely important.
  4. Modern humans do not really know much about Roman art and civilization.
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Answer - B - The main reason that modern humans know as much as they do about Roman art and civilization is that when Mount Vesuvius erupted, it preserved a good portion of the local art and civilization.

Key Takeaway: Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 c.e., destroying the town of Pompeii, its civilization, and its citizens. Because the volcanic ash preserved the town, excavations were able to unearth huge mysteries about Pompeii and Roman civilization in general. Due to Pompeii, we know more about daily life in ancient Rome than we do about any other civilization in ancient history.
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