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What event in 509 B.C. marked the establishment of a republic in Rome?
What event in 509 B.C. marked the establishment of a republic in Rome?
The Romans overthrew Tarquin the Proud, the Etruscan king.
What is a republic and how is leadership chosen in this form of government?
What is a republic and how is leadership chosen in this form of government?
A republic is a form of government in which citizens elect their leaders.
Why were Roman soldiers well-disciplined during the early years of the republic?
Why were Roman soldiers well-disciplined during the early years of the republic?
Deserters were punished by death, ensuring soldiers stayed loyal to Rome.
How did Roman generals reorganize their soldiers for more effective battle strategies?
How did Roman generals reorganize their soldiers for more effective battle strategies?
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What was the approximate number of men in each legion during the early Roman Republic?
What was the approximate number of men in each legion during the early Roman Republic?
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What was the outcome of the wars fought by the Romans against their neighbors over the next 200 years?
What was the outcome of the wars fought by the Romans against their neighbors over the next 200 years?
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What was the name of the short, double-edged iron sword carried by Roman soldiers?
What was the name of the short, double-edged iron sword carried by Roman soldiers?
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What was the name of the iron spear carried by Roman soldiers?
What was the name of the iron spear carried by Roman soldiers?
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What was the purpose of the standard carried by each small group in a legion?
What was the purpose of the standard carried by each small group in a legion?
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What did the Romans stress the need for when it came to treating conquered people?
What did the Romans stress the need for when it came to treating conquered people?
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What did the Roman Confederation offer to some conquered peoples?
What did the Roman Confederation offer to some conquered peoples?
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What did allies of Rome have to do in return for their status?
What did allies of Rome have to do in return for their status?
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