Exploring Etruscan Civilization and Culture

Who were the primary subjects overshadowed by the Romans in early Italian history?

• The Egyptians

• The Greeks

• The Etruscans

• The Carthaginians

What was the primary source of Etruscan wealth?

• Textiles

• Minerals and metals

• Trade

• Agriculture

What region did the Etruscans originate from?

• Gaul

• Sicily

• Etruria

• Iberia

What was the purpose of the League of 12 Peoples?

• To oppose Roman expansion

• To manage religious affairs and trade agreements

• To centralize military power

• To standardize the Etruscan language

How did Etruscan city-states generally handle external trade agreements?

• Strict enforcement

• Frequent breaches by members

• No external trade

• Exclusive trade with Greece

Which alphabet did the Etruscans adopt and modify?

• Greek

• Phoenician

• Cuneiform

• Latin

Which civilizations influenced Etruscan pottery and sculpture?

• Sumerians and Phoenicians

• Romans and Carthaginians

• Egyptians and Greeks

• Greeks and Phoenicians

What led to the decline of Etruscan city-states?

• Economic collapse

• Natural disasters

• Internal conflicts

• Roman military campaigns

What was the outcome of the Roman siege of the city of VI?

• Treaty of peace

• Etruscan victory

• Roman withdrawal

• Roman victory and plunder

How long did Latin take to replace the Etruscan language in Etruria after Roman conquest?

• 50 years

• 200 years

• 300 years

• 100 years