Ancient History: Rome : Etruscan expansion
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Example Question #1 : Etruscan Expansion
The Etruscans __________.
aided the Roman conquest of mainland Greece
fought against the Roman Republic in the First Punic War
served as mercenaries in the armies of the Roman Empire
sacked the city of Rome during the third century BCE
controlled much of Northern Italy before the rise of the Roman Republic
controlled much of Northern Italy before the rise of the Roman Republic
The Etruscans controlled much of northern Italy before the rise of the Roman Republic. The Etruscans fought against the Roman Republic in the early years of the latter’s rise, but were eventually overwhelmed by the growing power of Rome.
Example Question #2 : Etruscan Expansion
Around what time period was the Etruscan civilization beginning?
400 CE
500 CE
800 BCE
200 BCE
300 BCE
800 BCE
The Etruscan Empire was founded before the beginning of the common era. The civilization was over run around 300 BCE and began at 800 BCE. This is another question where understanding the time frames of the Roman Empire is crucial. We know to eliminate the CE options. Then when we go back and look at the historical facts, we know that the empire was revamped and refounded around 800 BCE.
Example Question #3 : Etruscan Expansion
Where was Etruria related in relation to Rome?
to the south; on the Italian peninsula
to the north; on the Italian peninsula
to the south; in the Mediterranean
to the west; on the Iberian peninsula
to the east; in the Black Sea
to the north; on the Italian peninsula
Etruria is a region of north-central Italy, where the Etruscan people originated, and for a time, came to dominate the Italian peninsula. In relation to Rome, Etruria was directly to the north. In ancient times, the Etruscan people of Etruria were rivals of the Latin people of Latium.
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