5 Questions
What area of Italy did the Etruscans settle in?
North-central Italy (Tuscany)
From which ancient civilizations did the Etruscans assimilate much of their culture?
Greece, Egypt, Babylonia and Assyria
What cultural and artistic traditions did the Romans inherit from the Etruscans?
Spectacle of gladiatorial combat, hydraulic engineering, temple design
What did the Romans maintain in Rome even after conquering the Etruscans?
Etruscan priesthood
Which area of ancient Roman culture was profoundly influenced by the Etruscans?
'Architecture'
Study Notes
Etruscan Settlement and Cultural Influence
- Etruscans settled in central Italy, particularly in what is now known as Tuscany and Umbria.
- They assimilated much of their culture from the ancient civilizations of Greece and the Near East.
- The Romans inherited from the Etruscans architectural and engineering techniques, such as the construction of arches, roads, and bridges.
- The Romans also inherited from the Etruscans artistic traditions, including the use of terra cotta and the development of the first Roman coins.
- The Etruscans maintained their own language, customs, and traditions in Rome even after being conquered by the Romans.
- The area of ancient Roman culture that was profoundly influenced by the Etruscans was religious practices, including the worship of gods and the ritual of augury.
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