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Study Guide Answers
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1.
The Etruscans established their domain in the region known as ________________ .
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Etruria |
2.
According to the Greek historian , Herodotus, _________________ of Lydia fled the famine of his own country and founded the Etruscan race around the 13th Century B.C.
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Tyrrhenus |
3.
Scholars have found that each major Etruscan center was preceded by a(n)
______________________ [Greek/Villanovan/Egyptian] settlement.
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Villanovan |
4.
The Etruscans did not recognize the practice of religion, nor did they worship any gods. True or false?
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Villanovan |
5.
Briefly describe the activities that took place each year at the festival for the confederation of Etruscan city-states.
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religious worship, chariot racing, boxing, wrestling, track & field events |
6.
What were "lucumones"?
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noble landowners |
7.
By 600 B.C., the Etruscans began moving southward to conquer the towns of _______________.
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Latinum |
8.
What were some of the things that contributed to the Etruscans' success in battle?
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strong mineral resources for weapons, sturdy shoes, adept horsemen |
9.
Why were the Etruscans especially known for their craftsmanship?
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They were skilled in jewelry-making, pottery, & metal working |
10.
The structure of Etruscan society was based on _______________________ .
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feudalism |
11.
What are "sarcophagi"?
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stone coffins |
12.
"Bucchero" was a special type of __________________ [jewelry/architecture/ceramic] invented by the Etruscans.
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ceramic |
13.
Most of what we know about the Etruscans has been learned by studying their
________________ [manuscripts/art/sunken ships].
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art |
14.
Briefly discuss ways in which the Etruscans were an advanced civilization
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discussion |
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