Types of Fights/Fighters
True or False the Roman army was HUGE?
True
Was the Roman army high paying.
Yes
Did they use double edged swords
Yes -600
What was the main requirement to be a Roman soldier.
You had to be a man.
True or False there are only 2 main types of Fighters.
True
What happened if you survive war as a soldier. 2x
If they lived they were rewarded with a gift of land they could farm.
What type of Armor did the Roman army use.
They used silvered armor
What were the requirements to be a Roman legionary.
A legionary had to be over 17 years old and a Roman citizen.
How many men were in the small groups in a legion.
80 men
Who was paid more a Legionaries or Auxiliaries
Legionaries
How did the Roman army sneak up on other army's?
They swam in rivers to surprise the enemy.
Did you have to be a Roman citizen to be a soldier.
No
What are the 2 types of fighters? 3x
Legionaries and Auxiliaries.
Was a Legionary a Roman citizen 2x
Yes
Did the Romans wealthiest fighters use Slingshots?
No
How long did Legionaries have to be soldiers if they signed up.
25 years
How many people are in a legion.
Between 4,000 to 6,000
How much did the Auxiliaries earn compared to the Legionaries.
The Auxiliaries got 1/3 of the Legionaries pay
What did they use to chase people who ran away? 3x
Soldiers who were riding horses chased anyone who tried to run away.
How tall did you have to be so you could be a Roman soldier? 5x
The average Roman soldier was around 5'7" (170 cm) tall, with a height range of 5'5" to 5'9" (165 cm to 175 cm).