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What ancient people is the name "Venice" derived from?

  • Veneti

  • Etruscans

  • Romans

  • Greeks

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The name "Venice" is derived from the ancient Veneti people, who inhabited the region by the 10th century BC. The Veneti were an Indo-European people known for their advanced culture and maritime prowess.
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