11 Questions
What was the significance of the Roman calendar?
It included festivals marking the start and end of war seasons in March and October.
How did early Roman military equipment and tactics differ from the Greek hoplites?
Roman tactics involved more open formations and light infantry support.
What is indicated by the representations of cavalry armed like hoplites in early Roman artwork?
Early Roman cavalry adopted Greek hoplite equipment.
What does the text suggest about the social structure of early Roman society?
It was highly stratified, with a clear distinction between elites and commoners.
What event marked the beginning of Roman territorial expansion?
The annexation of the Etruscan city of Veii in the early 4th century BCE.
What was the key military innovation that enabled the Roman army to remain in service all year long?
The provision of military pay (stipendium) by the state
Which of the following best describes the relationship between the Romans and their allied communities (Socii)?
The Socii were required to provide troops when requested, and were under the command of Roman seniors
What was the primary purpose of the Pilum, the heavy javelin used by Roman legionaries?
To pierce armor and shields
What was the primary advantage of the oval, curved shield used by Roman legionaries?
It allowed for greater freedom of movement
What was the role of the Velites, the light-armored skirmishers in the Roman legion?
They provided long-range missile support for the legionaries
Which of the following best describes the evolution of the Roman army's equipment over time?
The Romans gradually transitioned from heavy hoplite-style equipment to lighter, more mobile equipment
Test your knowledge on the early history of Rome, including its development as a city-state along the river Tiber, conflicts with other city-states, Roman calendar festivals, expansion of Roman territory, and early Roman equipment similar to Greek hoplites.
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