Organization
What was the basic unit of the Roman Army called?
The Legion
When the Romans were marching, what arrangement would they form in order to protect them from all sides.
A Vertical Line
What weapon was used primarily for close range combat such as sieges?
Pugio
How many cohorts were in each legion of the Roman Army?
10 cohorts
Why was the left side of the soldier weaker than its right and which formation did the Romans take advantage of this?
The soldier had to carry his shield on his left side; second formation
How was the pilum designed so that the enemy cannot pick it up and throw it back?
Bend after impact
What was the name of the first centurion of the first cohort in Latin and English?
Primus Pilus; First Spear
What action was the surprise factor of the fourth formation that caught their enemy off guard?
simultaneously attacking with both wings
What was the formation called where men would align their shields to form a packed formation covered with shields on the front and top?
Testudo/Tortoise formation