The Divisions
The number of men in a century
100
The Latin term for 2’ long sword
gladius
The title of the general
imperator
The Roman General who attacked the Gauls
Julius Caesar
The Latin term for the symbol of the Roman standard
aquila
The number of men in a maniple
200
The Latin term for the 4’ long javelin
pilum
The title of the lieutenants chosen by Caesar
legatus
The leader who initially tried to unite the Gauls
Orgeritorix
The Latin term for the device used to pull down an enemy ship
copula (grappling hook)
The number of maniples in a cohort
3 maniples
The Latin term for the 4’ high shield
scitum
The officers that was chosen from amongst the ranks within a cohort
centuriones
The name given to the three Roman who leaders who formed an alliance
Triumvirate
The Latin term used for Caesar's triple line of defense
triplex acies
The number of cohorts in a legion
(10 cohorts to equal 6000 men)
The term for the sac that carried the soldier’s equipment
sarcina
The commander of the cavalry
praefectus
A name of one of the other members of Caesar’s alliance
Crassus or Pompey
The Latin command for retreat
Signa referre (to carry the standards back)
The number when you divide a legion by a maniple
30
The Latin term for the leather coat that protected the upper body
lorica
The title of the officer chosen by the senate
tribunis militum
This famous orator gave speeches to the Senate denouncing Caesar
Cicero
The Latin term that was used for when the soldiers put down their sacks and were ready for action
Expedītī (from expediō