Wednesday, October 23, 2013

The Etruscans


 1.) What the Etruscans were known for

 For being Pirates, good traders, and they dug tunnels and built dams to drain their marshy fields

 2) What they grew 

 Barley, millet, wheat, graps, and other fruits

3) What they did for occupations 

Farmer, miners traders and pirates 

4) What their cities were like  

 The Rish liced in rectangular, one-story homes made of sun-dried brick on a frame of heavy timbers. A pitched roof covered with clay tiles extended beyond the house. Tone-lined drains led from each house into the main drains that ran along the pebble-paved streets. Most homes also had broad, walled courtyards open to the sky. During the day the center room was often used for talking about business. At night it was the scene of entertainment. Necropolis out side the city. Wealthy people owned the most land. Built cities and temples facing east to face the gods

5) What their Daily life and Religion was like, and 
 They played games similar to chess and backgammon like to play sports wrestling running boxing and horse racing. Liked listening to music and playing instruments the woman enjoyed dancing and were aloud to participate in ceremonies and own land.  . They believed in many gods

6) What they borrow from the Greeks.
The alphabet and the form of fighting the phalanx. Gods were modeled off the Greeks

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