Army (in The 1st Century) Flashcards
0
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Maniple
A
Double a century (later dropped in favor of a cohort)
1
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Century
A
Smallest unit of a leigion
2
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Cohort
A
6 times a century
3
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Leigion
A
Basic fighting unit of an army
4
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Contubernium
A
6-8 men who share a tent (part of a century)
5
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Dux
A
General
6
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Imperator
A
Victorious general
7
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Legates
A
Leigionary commander
8
Q
Centurio
A
Leader of a century
9
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Optio
A
2nd in command of a century
10
Q
Toga picta
A
Worn by victorious generals
11
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Tesserae
A
Passwords
12
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Signum
A
Standard
13
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Signifier
A
Holder of standard (of a century or cohort)
14
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Aquila
A
Silver or bronze eagle-standard (of a leigion)
15
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Aquilifer
A
Holder of the eagle
16
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Cornicen
A
Horn blower
17
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Vexillum
A
Flag
18
Q
Pedites
A
Infantry
19
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Equites
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Calvary
20
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Scorpio
A
Dart thrower (standing crossbow used by one man)
21
Q
Ballista
A
Dart or stone thrower
22
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Onager
A
Siege engine which hurled javelins
23
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Gladius
A
Sword
24
Scutum
Shield
25
Galea
Helmet (usually made of leather)
26
Cassis
Helmet (usually made of leather)
27
Pilum
Javelin
28
Hasta
Spear
29
Lorica
Leather breastplate
30
Cingulum
Military belt
31
Caligae
Boots
32
Sarcina
Soldiers cloak.
33
Pugio
Dagger
