Vocab
What is the meaning of vessel?
ship or boat
How many kilometers did Roman soldiers walk each day?
About 32 km (20 miles)
What were the three parts of the Roman Army?
Navy, Infantry, Cavalry
What area was conquered by the Roman Army?
From Britain to the Middle East
Name three types of equipment used by the Roman Soldiers
Helmet, Javelin, Sword, Tunic, Sandals, Armour, Shield
Name three types of weapons used by the Roman Army
Onagers, ballists and movable siege towers
Which branch of the army which conducts military operations at sea?
Navy
How was the Calvary different from other parts of the army?
These men were rich enough to have horses and more expensive weapons
Describe onagers. How were they used as weapons?
They were large catapults used to throw huge rocks which could knock down walls
What was the smallest group in the Roman Army?
A Century had about 100 men
In which branch of the army do soldiers march or fight on foot?
Infantry
How many men were in a legion and who was their leader?
There are 5000 men in a legion led by a Legate
Describe ballists. How were they used as weapons?
Large crossbows used to fire arrows that were the size of spears
Was the life of a Roman soldier easy, why or why not?
No it was not easy. They would march 20 miles a day, wearing all their armour and equipment. They could swim across rivers in boats and build bridges and forts. After a long day´s march, Roman soldiers had to build a camp.
What type of ships were used by the Navy?
Trireme
What were the requirements to be a Legionaries? What did they receive for being in the army?
Over 17 and be a citizen
Could not be too weak or short
They received a wage and, if they survived, they would get a gift of land to live or farm.