History: Middle School: Grades 6, 7 and 8 Quiz - Roman Army (Answers)
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The army of the Roman Empire was made up of legions, cohorts and centuries, manned by legionaries and centurions. The Roman Army was well trained and very efficient at invading other lands. It was an important tool in conquering tribes and creating the Roman Empire. Just like in the modern army, Roman soldiers spent only a small part of their lives at war. Most of their time was spent on routine military duties such as training, patrolling and maintenance of equipment.
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Legionaries were grouped together in legions
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The legions were the Roman army's elite heavy infantry
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There were around 30 legions in the Roman Army
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The commanding officer of the first cohort was the leader of the legion
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There were six centuries in a cohort
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A century had 100 men but only 80 were legionaries
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Cannons were not used in Europe until the 11th or 12th century
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The armor was surprisingly effective
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Legionaries were Roman citizens under the age of 45 who signed up for 25 years in the army
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Instead of a pension some soldiers were given a gift of farmland
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