1.2 A Day in the Life of a Roman Soldier

How old was Servius Felix when he enlisted in the Roman military?

• 18 years old

• 14 years old

• 25 years old

• 40 years old

What is another term for a soldier enlisted in the Roman army?

• Samurai

• Legionary

• Knight

• Warrior

For how long did Servius need to serve in the Roman Legions to earn the plot of land he was promised?

• 5 years

• 10 years

• 15 years

• 25 years

What was the smallest subdivision of the Roman military?

• Germanicus

• Century

• Cohort

• Legion

What did a group of legionaries previously rebel about?

• 1. Poor pay and long length of service

• 1. The cruelty they experienced by their general

• 1. Rome wasn’t at war, so they thought their service was unnecessary

• 1. They didn’t support the new Roman emperor

Describe what life was like for a Roman legionary during their active service. Identify two specific details from Servius Felix’s life.