Ready, Aim, Fire
What do you call the short sword used by Roman soldiers?
Gladius
In a Roman formation, what do you call the soldiers in the first line of defense who are easily identified because of their headgear?
Velites
The name of the twin sons of Rhea Silvia
Romulus and Remus
What do you call the officer who led a century?
Centurion
How heavy was the load usually carried by a Roman soldier?
80-90 pounds
What is the term for the long sword used by the Roman soldiers?
Spatha
What kind of headgear identified he soldiers found in the Roman first line of defense?
Headgear of animal heads
The kingdom where Numitor ruled.
Alba Longa
What is the term used to refer to 10 contubernia?
Century
When soldiers march in as a group, the commanders give a command telling them to march together with their left foot then right foot. What are the commands given for this?
Dex, sin
Scutum
hastati
The king's brother who usurped the king's throne
Amulius
What do you call a group of soldiers made up of 10 cohorts?
Legion
How far do soldiers usually march in a day?
40 kilometers
What is the term used for the heavy spear used by Roman soldiers?
Pilum
What do you call the soldiers found in the Roman third line of defense?
Principes
Rhea Silvia
What is the smallest unit in a Roman army which is composed of eight soldiers called?
contubernium
What do a contubernium share at the end of a day?
tent
What is the double bladed dagger used as an auxillary weapon?
Pugio
Triarii
Who was the rightful king of Alba Longa who was deposed by his brother?
Numitor
What is a legion?
A group of Roman soldiers who come from 10 cohorts?
25 years