Rome 2 - Army

What helped Rome expand?

• Strong military, effective governance, infrastructure development, and alliances with other regions
• Colonization, political alliances, natural resources exploitation
• Trade agreements, cultural assimilation, technological advancements
• Religious tolerance, economic stability, diplomatic negotiations

What was a Roman Legionary?

• A soldier in the Roman army
• A gladiator
• A Roman citizen
• A member of the Roman Senate

What was the mandatory time Roman citizens had to serve in the military?

• 10 years
• from age 17-45

• from age 7-60

• from age 16-18

How Roman legionaries paid?

• They were paid in land and livestock
• They were paid with the goods of those they concurred.

• They were paid in services and favors
• They were paid in food and clothing

What happened when Legionaries retired?

• They were given a piece of land that they helped conquer.

• They were paid in gold.

• They were given land in Rome.

• They were sent to train the next generation of soldiers.

After Legionaries retired they were allowed to get married.

• True

• False

What was a Legion?

• A Legion was a type of food commonly eaten by Roman soldiers.
• A Legion was a large unit of 3,000-6,000 Roman soldiers.

• A Legion was a type of building used for public gatherings in ancient Rome.
• A Legion was a type of currency used in ancient Rome.

What were Roman Centuries?

• Small infantry unit made up of 8 men

• Currency used
• Religious groups
• Political leaders

What element was critical to Roman's success in battle?

• Advanced technology and weaponry
• Large numbers of soldiers
• Highly organized and disciplined military
• Strategic alliances with other nations

What were Roman Auxiliaries?

• Non-citizen soldiers
• Nobles
• Slaves
• Merchants