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What was the significance of the Roman calendar?
What was the significance of the Roman calendar?
- It divided the year into distinct farming seasons for crops.
- It followed the lunar cycles for religious observances.
- It included festivals marking the start and end of war seasons in March and October. (correct)
- It celebrated major Roman victories over neighboring city-states.
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?
- Roman tactics involved more open formations and light infantry support. (correct)
- Romans did not use chariots or follow chieftains into battle.
- Romans favored cavalry over infantry formations.
- Roman soldiers did not use spears, helmets, or shields.
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?
- There was a close cultural exchange between early Rome and Greece.
- Early Roman cavalry adopted Greek hoplite equipment. (correct)
- Cavalry was a significant part of the early Roman military.
- Roman artists were influenced by Greek artistic styles.
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?
What event marked the beginning of Roman territorial expansion?
What event marked the beginning of Roman territorial expansion?
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?
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)?
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?
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?
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?
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?
