The Roman Military

What were the crests worn by Roman officers made from?

• horsehair

• dog hair

• Hamza's hair

• elfin hair (plant)

Roman armor was made from strips of metal held together with...

• other metals

• leather

• twine

• paperclips

Besides protecting the soldiers' groins, what was the function of the beads hanging from their belts?

• to frighten the enemy

• to use as currency

• to throw at the enemy

• to use as pieces for a game similar to Shoots (or Snakes) and Ladders.

Which of the following helped the soldiers' sandals perform better on a muddy battlefield?

• hobnails

• smooth soles

• tight laces

• reinforced iron for the top of the foot and the toes

How long did Roman soldiers serve?

• 12 days

• 25 years

• 12 years

• 2 years

What is a scabbard?

• place to store a sword

• the technique of pulling off scabs to make one's skin tougher

• a traveling minstrel

• a Roman siege weapon

Why was there an iron boss in the center of a Roman shield?

• to bash the enemy with

• to store extra drinking water

• to give orders in the heat of the battle

• to cause arrows to fly back at their enemies

What is a pilon?

• a Roman javelin

• a bed of rice

• monthly wages for Roman soldiers

• messengers between generals and centurians

What gift did Roman soldiers receive if they survived to complete their service?

• a plot of farmland

• the equivalent of 25,000 SAR

• a pocket watch

• more military service

Which of the following was NOT a requirement to be in the Roman REPUBLIC's legions - the elite fighting forces?

• at least 17 years old

• a Roman citizen

• tall enough

• able to lift an 80 kilo stone over their head