Final answer:
No,Iron was not used immediately by the Etruscans upon its discovery; it was first valued as a prestige good for trade and only later did ironworking become common for tools and other practical uses.The correct option is B.
Step-by-step explanation:
The use of iron by the Etruscans did not happen immediately upon discovery.
Initially, iron ingots were considered a prestige good and were used in trade as currency, similar to the role of silk in the northern dynasties. Iron was difficult to work with compared to bronze, and the transition from ornamental to practical uses took some time.
By around 600 BCE, ironworking technology had advanced sufficiently for iron tools to become more common and began to overtake the number of bronze tools. Therefore, the answer to whether the Etruscans used iron immediately once it was discovered is 'B. No'.
The adoption of ironworking reflected social power and was utilized gradually in various aspects including arming soldiers and improving agriculture.The correct option is B.