Roman Military

A Roman soldier who was a Roman citizen.

• legionary

• auxiliary

• hoplite

• cohort

A Roman soldier who WAS NOT a Roman citizen.

• legionary

• auxiliary

• hoplite

• legion

A Roman soldier's javelin, or spear, was called ...

• pilum

• hoplas

• gladius

A Roman soldier's sword was called ...

• gladius

• pilum

• legion

A Roman soldier's rectangular shield was called ...

• scutum

• gladius

• hoplas

This Roman military formation was called a testudo.

Testudo is Latin for ...

• tortoise

• protection

• phalanx

• take cover

After 25 years of service, a Roman legionary received what when he retired?

• land to farm

• three gold coins

• a new colony

Which was NOT required if you wanted to become a Roman legionary?

• supply your own equipment

• 17 years old

• Roman citizen

• be an auxiliary first

TRUE or FALSE:

Roman legionary and auxiliary soldiers were paid the same for their service.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The largest unit of the Roman military was called a ...

• legion

• cohort

• century