Roman Military Flashcards
Who was required to serve in the army?
All male citizens
What were all Roman soldiers taught to be
Promblem Solvers
How was the early Roman army structured?
Long rows
How were the units Roman soliders were grouped into called?
Legions
What did soldiers carry into battle?
Sheilds, Short sword, spear
What did the Romans use to keep order on the battlefeild?
Standards.
What 2 catagories did the romans put conquerd people in?
Full citizens and Allies
What rights did ful citizens have?
To vote and to serve in the government?
What 2 things are required of allies?
Pay taxes and provide soliders
What could allies eventully get?
Full citizenship
What were the Romans not afriad to use if nessacary
Force
What it a republic?`
A government where citizens chose leaders by vote.
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Who were the top two officals in the government?
Consils
What speical power did consils have?
Vito
What did Praetors do?
Act as judge and interpret laws,
Who made up the senate?
300 patricans
What 4 jobs did the sentate have?
Propose laws, Advise concils, Approve builing projects, Debate issues.
What 3 jobs did the Assembly of Centuries have?
Elect consils, elect prators, and pass laws.
What was the purpose of the Council of Plebs?
Bring lower class problems to the government.
What 2 powers did the Coucils of Plebs gain over time?
Can be consils an pass laws for all romans.
What are the 12 tables?
First written laws.
Who did the twelve tables apply too
Citizens only.
What was used to settle disputes betweeen citizens and non-citizens?
Law of nations.
