The Etruscans

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The Etruscans

• They settled near the Tiber River in an area
  today known as Tuscany.

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They were

• Metal Workers

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Women had a place in their society.
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Women

• They could own property
• Recline at banquets and eat with men!
• Men and women showed their affection to each
  other in public.
• The ancient world was shocked!!!

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They loved bloodshed!!

• They even had human
• sacrifices.

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They conquered Italy

• Including Rome
• Ruled for many years.
• The Etruscans taught the Romans many things.

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10 minute video

• As you watch the video clip, list the things the
  Etruscans taught the Romans.