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s.s. Section 2
section 2 the Etruscans social studies
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Where did the Etruscans settle in 800 B.C.? | Etruria. |
| What was written by the Etruscans that was borrowed from the Greeks? | The alphabet. |
| What was different about them? | Their language. |
| They had a strong... | Army. |
| What did the Etruscans learn from the Greeks? | Weapons and battle techniques. |
| What did the army use that was similar to the one used by the Greeks? | The phalanx. |
| What was a benefit that the Etruscans had during war? | Their shoes. |
| What were the shoes made of? | leather and lace around the ankle. |
| How did the shoes help the Etruscans during war? | It gave them better traction. |
| What happened when an Etruscan noble died? | A great banquet was held. |
| What would also happen when a noble died? | Two slaves fought until the death of one of them. That ones spirit would go with the noble to the underworld. |