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Army (in first century BC) Flashcards

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legion

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basic fighting unit of the roman army

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signifier

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holder of standard (of a century or cohort)

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lorica

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leather breastplate

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imperator

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victorious general

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scutum

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shield

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centurio

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leader of a century

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pedites

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infantrty

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hasta

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spear (used by triarii and hastati)

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caligae

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boots

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century

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smallest unit of a legion

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cingulum

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military belt

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12
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gladius

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sword

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aquila

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silver or bronze eagle-standard (of a legion

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scorpio

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dart thrower (standing crossbow used by one man)

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15
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legatus

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legionary commander

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pugio

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dagger

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catapulta

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siege engine which hurled javelins

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aquilifer

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holder of the eagle

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onager

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siege enging (like a catapult, threw boulders; means “wild ass” for its kick

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equites

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cavalry

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tesserae

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passwords

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cassis

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helmet (originally made only of metal)

23
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maniple

A

double a century (later dropped in favor of a cohort)

24
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contubernium

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6-8 men who share a tent (part of a century)

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optio

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second in command to a centurio

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dux

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general

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cohort

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6 times a century

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galea

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helmet (originally only made of leather)

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vexillum

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flag

30
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sarcina

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soldier’s cloak/blanket

31
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cornicen

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horn blower

32
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ballista

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dart or stone throwing siege engine, larger than scorpio

33
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toga picta

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worn by victorious generals

34
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pilum

A

javelin

35
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signum

A

standard

Roman Lifestyle Reigonals Study Guide (17 decks)

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