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WorksheetsYear 7 Roman Army Test
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 6mins
Which of these were not inside a Roman army camp? MC
Granaries
Hospitals
Amphitheatres
Barracks
Schools
Which of these were factors when choosing where to set up an army camp? MC
Near bridges
In open countryside
Near drinking water
Near trees
What was kept in the "sacellum" (camp chapel)? SA
Weapons
Eagle
Prayer Book
Incense
What was special about granaries? SA
The floor was supported on pillars
The roof had lots of holes in it
Rain water ran straight down the wall
They were always next to the stables
How many main streets ran through an army camp? SA
1
2
3
4
How quickly did Roman soldiers march? SA
1-2mph
4-5mph
10-12mph
Above 15mph
What were practice shields made from? SA
Wicker
Wood
Metal
Leather
Which of these did a typical Roman soldier have? MC
Helmet
Catapult
Socks
Scarf
Sword
What was special about a Roman soldier's breastplate? SA
It was made up of 10 layers of metal
It covered his legs as well as his chest
It was made in segments which allowed for better movement
There were pockets in it for carrying food
How many men made up a contubernium? SA
2
100
80
8
How old was the senior centurion of a legion usually? SA
18
40
50
60
Which man reformed the army in 100BC? SA
Marius
Julius Caesar
Augustus
Aeneas
Roughly, how many legionaries were in the Roman Army? SA
50,000
150,000
250,000
500,000
Which of these was not an auxiliary? SA
slingers
cavalry
legionaries
archers
Which of these was not a duty of a centurion? SA
Accounting for equipment
Posting guards
Making inspections
Writing a daily report
At what age would you most likely sign up for the army? SA
12
15
18
25
Which of these were roles for individuals in the army? MC
Tesserarius
Cornicen
Valetudinarium
Cohort
Praefectus castrorum
