Quiz 3 - Legions, Punic Wars, Republic & Failing Reforms

What is the best definition of a legion?

• A group of 5,000-6,000 Roman soldiers

• A group of intergalactic travelers in science fiction.

• A unit of measurement used in ancient

• A group of ancient Roman warriors who fought with laser swords.

What is a gladius

• short sword

• spear

• shield

• hemet

what is a scutum

• short sword

• helmet

• shield

• red tunic

what is a pilum

• belt

• spear

• armor

• shield

When a man enlisted into the legions he was given 3 gold coins and promised ______________ after he served 25 years.

• a legion of his own  to command

• a large amount of money

• a position in the Roman Senate

• a couple acres of land

Which is a movable bridge the Romans invented during the 1st Punic War

• Corvus

• Razed

• War Elephant

• Zama

Who was the Carthaginian general that invaded Rome with war elephants and never lost a battle in 16 years

• Gaul 

• Macedonian 

• Hannibal

• Scipio Africanus

Which two (2) best describe the impacts of the Punic Wars.

• Rome gained a lot of land, money, and power by winning the wars.

• Rome lost a lot of land, money, and power when they lost the wars.

• The wars exposed problems in Rome, leading to overcrowded cities, increased poverty and crime for the plebeians

• The plebeians got rich and became equals with the patricians

Identify three (3) requirements for joining the Roman legions

• Had to buy your uniform, weapons and equipment

• You had to be at least 5' 7" tall

• You were required to serve 25 years

• You had to be born outside of Rome

Which of the three branches was the oldest and most powerful?

• Consuls

• Assembly 

• Senate