Organizing Subdivisions
The amount of troops in a legion
3,600
Who represented the highest authority over whatever legion Caesar had placed them when Caesar was not present?
Lieutenants/subordinate commanders/generals
Who became a centurion?
veteran soldiers who have proven their qualities in battle
What was the job of the quartermaster?
in charge of money and supplies
What month is named after Julius Caesar
July
The number of maniples in a cohort
3
Military tribune
Who carried the legion's eagle on a long pole (Latin title)
Aquilifer
What is the Latin name for the scouts?
Speculatores
Who was Caesar kidnapped by in 75BC
Pirates
The _____ has the least number of troops
century
How many military tribunes are contained in 3 legions
18.
What was another name for the Exploratores (English)
Horseback Patrol
Specialized troops who used slingshots
Funditores
Who was Caesar's second wife?
Pompeia
In 4 legions, there are ______ maniples
40
two to three hundred
Why was it shameful to lose an eagle?
Because it is Jupiter's special bird
Which constellation does the rank for arches get its name from?
Sagittarius
How many times did Caesar invade Britain?
Twice
The analogy, "Tissue are made up of either two types of cells: plant or animal," describes
maniples
What is the Latin word for a legion's eagle?
aquila
What opportunity for Caesar came from the Tribuni Militum rank?
political appointments and personal favors.
What is the Latin word for the bodyguards that accompanied the quartermaster?
cohors praetoria
What medical condition do people suspect he had?
epilepsy