The Etruscans spoke a unique language, unrelated to those of their neighbours. Their culture was influenced by Greek traders, and by the Greek colonists of southern Italy. The Etruscan alphabet is Greek in its origins. They in turn passed on their alphabet to the Romans.
Because the Silk Road was too long to travel so they wanted a shorter way to Asia.
Too much stock speculation and overproduction in industry and agriculture.
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