WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT ROME

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What role did the Etruscans play in the early development of the Roman government?
A
The Etruscans broke up the Republic and divided the Roman territory.
B
The Etruscans formed an alliance with Carthage to create an oligarchy.
C
The Etruscans defended the city and prevented the creation of a monarchy.
D
The Etruscans conquered the city of Rome and established a monarchy.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -What contributions did the Etruscans and the early Roman monarchy make to the Roman republic? The Etruscans built thriving cities and established political and economic alliances between their settlements. They manufactured high-quality bronze and iron goods, and they worked gold and silver into jewelry.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Romans also were indebted to the Etruscans for their first statues of gods, including the cult image of Jupiter commissioned from an Etruscan for the Capitoline temple.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Roman Republic was founded in 509 B.C.E. after the last Etruscan king that ruled Rome was overthrown. Rome’s next government served as a representative democracy in the form of a republic.

Detailed explanation-4: -Much of Etruscan culture was influential to the Romans. This includes architecture such as the arches, pillars, and great temples and platforms built by the Romans. As well, Roman clothing and religious practices were influenced by Etruscan culture.

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