Those Darn Etruscans ...

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1. In what modern region of Italy did the Etruscans originally settle? Piedmont Umbria Lombardy Tuscany

2. The Etruscans eventually dominated which coast of Italy? Eastern All of these. Southern Western

3. From what area did the Etruscans probably migrate? Magna Graecia Troy Lydia Athens

4. There is considerable evidence that shows the Etruscans built the city of Rome. True False

5. According to early Roman history, in what year - the date commonly given for the beginning of the Roman Republic - were the Etruscan kings overthrown once and for all? 509 B.C. 753 B.C. 27 B.C. 44 B.C.

6. An Etruscan monarch who ruled Rome was known as a: Caesar. Tarquin. Pontifex Maximus. Khan.

7. Etruscan religion consisted of a belief in: monotheism. polytheism. henotheism. deism.

8. The ancient Etruscans left behind a written language. True False

9. The Roman love of this activity in the hippodrome probably had its origin in Etruscan culture. Theater Chariot racing Bathing Wrestling

10. What was one of their most important trade items that helped the Etruscans to guarantee the success of the early Romans? Copper Steel Iron Bronze