3.b Roman Army - Legionary Fortress & Chester Roman Fort - Flashcard

Front

What was the primary function of a legionary fortress? Options:

Market
Residential area
Headquarters of the legion
Temple

Back

Headquarters of the legion

Front

What shape were most legionary fortresses?

Back

Rectangular

Front

What material were most legionary fortresses built from after the early second century AD?

Back

Stone

Front

Why factors led to a standard design for legionary fortresses?

Back

   A) Easy to defend

B) Easy to reach important buildings

C) Contained buildings essential for the running of a legion

Front

What were the rounded corners of the fortress used for?

Back

Defensive turrets

Front

What was the main street leading to the *principia* called?

Options:

Via principalis

Via quintana

Via praetoria

Via militaris

Back

Via praetoria

Front

What was the *principia*?

Back

The administrative heart of the fortress

Front

What was the purpose of the *basilica* within the fortress?

Back

A place for assemblies and reports

Front

How long was the *basilica* at Chester?

Back

73 metres

Front

What was located in the central room of the *principia*? Options:

Sleeping quarters

The temple for the unit’s standards

The commander’s office

The granary

Back

The temple for the unit’s standards