Roman Quiz - Year 7

What age were recruits when they first joined the Roman army?

• 10-12 years old

• 15-16 years old

• 18-22 years old

• 30-40 years old

Women could join the Roman army

• True

• False

Which of these was NOT considered when assessing whether someone should be a soldier?

• eye colour

• fitness and strength

• Roman citizenship

• good character

What is this part of the Roman army uniform called?

• galea

• lorica segmentata

• scutum

• gladius

What is this part of the Roman army uniform called?

• galea

• lorica segmentata

• scutum

• gladius

What is this part of the Roman army equipment called?

• galea

• lorica segmentata

• scutum

• gladius

What is this part of the Roman army equipment called?

• galea

• lorica segmentata

• scutum

• gladius

How many people were in a legion?

• 500

• 50

• 50,000

• 5,000

Around how many kilometres would soldiers be expected to walk in a day?

• 3 km

• 13 km

• 30 km

• 300 km

When not fighting, what would Roman soldiers be most likely doing?

• On holiday in Italy

• At home with their family

• Building roads, forts and aqueducts

• At the colosseum watching the gladiators