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What was the significance of the Roman calendar?
What was the significance of the Roman calendar?
How did early Roman military equipment and tactics differ from the Greek hoplites?
How did early Roman military equipment and tactics differ from the Greek hoplites?
What is indicated by the representations of cavalry armed like hoplites in early Roman artwork?
What is indicated by the representations of cavalry armed like hoplites in early Roman artwork?
What does the text suggest about the social structure of early Roman society?
What does the text suggest about the social structure of early Roman society?
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What event marked the beginning of Roman territorial expansion?
What event marked the beginning of Roman territorial expansion?
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What was the key military innovation that enabled the Roman army to remain in service all year long?
What was the key military innovation that enabled the Roman army to remain in service all year long?
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Which of the following best describes the relationship between the Romans and their allied communities (Socii)?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between the Romans and their allied communities (Socii)?
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What was the primary purpose of the Pilum, the heavy javelin used by Roman legionaries?
What was the primary purpose of the Pilum, the heavy javelin used by Roman legionaries?
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What was the primary advantage of the oval, curved shield used by Roman legionaries?
What was the primary advantage of the oval, curved shield used by Roman legionaries?
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What was the role of the Velites, the light-armored skirmishers in the Roman legion?
What was the role of the Velites, the light-armored skirmishers in the Roman legion?
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Which of the following best describes the evolution of the Roman army's equipment over time?
Which of the following best describes the evolution of the Roman army's equipment over time?
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