Becoming a Republic

Define republic

• line of rulers from one family

• a form of government in which citizens elect their leaders

• a form of government in which leaders are appointed

Who did the Romans overthrow to become a republic?

• Remus

• Alexander the Great

• Tarquin the Proud

• Romulus

Define legions

• small group of soldiers

• a large army

Rome had a weak army.

• True

• False

What is the name of a short double-edged iron sword?

• gladius

• pilum