Roman Weapons

Roman Weapons

100

What sort of soldiers used the gladius?

Roman foot soldiers

200

What was the name of the large dagger-like knife carried on the waist of Roman soldiers?

Pugio

300

How many weapons were described in the PowerPoint?

6

400

What was the main use of the pilum?

To puncture enemies armour

500

How long does the gladius get to?

65cm

Roman general knowledge

100

How did Romans show their wealth?

Through art

200

Which river was the city of Rome built next to?

The Tiber river

300

What was the name of the first emperor of Rome in 27 BC?

Augustus

400

What was the most popular sport in Rome?

Chariot racing

500

What was the highest rank a roman soldier could get?

Legate

Pompeii

100

True or false: Pompeii is a primary source

True

200

What did they put on the bodies to see their position of death?

Plaster

300

How deep was Pompeii buried too?

Hint: ?-? meters deep

6-7

400

True or false: Pompeii had the largest sample of ancient skeletons.

True

500

What time did Mount Vesuvius erupt?

1 pm on 24 August

Herculaneum

100

True or false: Herculaneum was double the population of Pompeii

False

200

How deep was Herculaneum buried too?

15-18

300

What was the bay that Herculaneum was located in?

The Bay of Naples

400

How many skeletons were found in Herculaneum?

139

500

How many miles is Herculaneum from Naples?

5 miles