8.5 Rome's Army

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Common Romans were called ​

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. They initially had few political ​

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. Over time,

this changed and eventually, 10​

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represented them in the government. These tribunes could ​

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the decisions of the Senate to protect the plebeians.

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plebeians

rights

tribunes

veto

Match

Match!

• Largest unit in the Roman army, made up of smaller units

• Wealthy and powerful landowning Roman

• 300 men made up this powerful Roman government body

Legion

Patrician

Senate

• Legion

• Patrician

• Senate

Multiple Choice

Test question: Aside from fighting, what important job was done by Roman soldiers?

• Guarding merchant wagon trains from bandits

• Building roads and bridges across Rome's territory

• They just fought, that's it. Nothing else.

Poll

If you were a Roman soldier, which item would you nfeel is the most important?

• Helmet

• Shield

• Bow

• Sword

Open Ended

What do you think helped the Roman Republic win so many wars and conquer so much territory?

Use at least one example of Rome’s victories in your response.

The Roman Republic won many wars and conquests because . . . For example, . . .