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What is the significance of the eagle standard in the legion?
What is the significance of the eagle standard in the legion?
- It serves as a symbol of strength and unity for the legion (correct)
- It is used as a tool for hunting food during marches
- It represents peace and prosperity for the soldiers
- It signifies the legion's surrender to the enemy
Why did some legions in the area revolt the previous year?
Why did some legions in the area revolt the previous year?
- To demand better pay and shorter service length (correct)
- To show support for the Emperor's nephew Germanicus
- To request additional training sessions
- To protest against the food rations provided
What was the outcome of the ambush in the Teutoburg Forest six years ago?
What was the outcome of the ambush in the Teutoburg Forest six years ago?
- Three Roman legions were ambushed and destroyed by the Germanic tribes (correct)
- The Roman legions were victorious and captured the chieftain Arminius
- The Germanic tribes suffered heavy losses and retreated
- The Roman Emperor Augustus personally led the counterattack
Why does Servius continue with his task of burying the dead despite his emotional struggle?
Why does Servius continue with his task of burying the dead despite his emotional struggle?
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What is Servius's ultimate desire as revealed in the text?
What is Servius's ultimate desire as revealed in the text?
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How many legions were under the command of Emperor Tiberius's nephew Germanicus during the march to the Teutoburg Forest?
How many legions were under the command of Emperor Tiberius's nephew Germanicus during the march to the Teutoburg Forest?
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What is the role of an aquilifer in the Roman legion?
What is the role of an aquilifer in the Roman legion?
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What caused tension among the Roman legions in the area the previous year?
What caused tension among the Roman legions in the area the previous year?
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Why was the ambush in the Teutoburg Forest considered one of the worst defeats for the Romans?
Why was the ambush in the Teutoburg Forest considered one of the worst defeats for the Romans?
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What is Servius's long-term aspiration as mentioned in the text?
What is Servius's long-term aspiration as mentioned in the text?
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