Army (in The 1st Century) Flashcards
0
Q
Maniple
A
Double a century (later dropped in favor of a cohort)
1
Q
Century
A
Smallest unit of a leigion
2
Q
Cohort
A
6 times a century
3
Q
Leigion
A
Basic fighting unit of an army
4
Q
Contubernium
A
6-8 men who share a tent (part of a century)
5
Q
Dux
A
General
6
Q
Imperator
A
Victorious general
7
Q
Legates
A
Leigionary commander
8
Q
Centurio
A
Leader of a century
9
Q
Optio
A
2nd in command of a century
10
Q
Toga picta
A
Worn by victorious generals
11
Q
Tesserae
A
Passwords
12
Q
Signum
A
Standard
13
Q
Signifier
A
Holder of standard (of a century or cohort)
14
Q
Aquila
A
Silver or bronze eagle-standard (of a leigion)
