CHAPTER 9 -- THE ETRUSCANS
1. Read the chapter...

Explore the "World of the Etruscans"  and read the following superior information and images on the Etruscan culture.

2. Vocabulary and terminology:

FIBULA, TERRACOTTA, NECROPOLIS, TUMULUS, SARCOPHAGUS, TUFA

Etruscan 'Capitoline she-wolf'
3. Key items to know:
    a.  What are some possible origins of the Etruscan people and culture?  Describe their geographic location and dates.  See page 223-224.
    b.  See the inset on page 226 entitled "Etruscan Artists in Rome."
    c.  See the inset entitled "The Audacity of Etruscan Women" on page 227.
    d.  Describe the characteristics of Etruscan tombs, tomb reliefs and paintings.  See pages 226-230.  Compare the paintings with later Roman wall paintings (see Chapter 10).
    e.  What is the story of Romulus and Remus and why is it important to the later Romans?  See page 231.
4. Art from text to remember:
5. Visit and explore the following:
6. Write a chapter report.

Write a report related to one of the issues raised in #3 above, or related to one of the images in #4 above.  INTERNET STUDENTS:  Submit the report by Wednesday.  (Please note when summer session reports are due).

7. INTERNET STUDENTS:  Respond to someone else's report, either with comments or questions.

Post to the LISTSERV by Friday.  (Please note summer schedule to see when reports are due).

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