History Quiz: Military and Expansion

What was a Roman legion?

A military unit of about 5000 soldiers

Which general crossed the Alps with elephants to fight Rome?

Hannibal Barca of Carthage

What were the Punic wars?

3 wars between Rome and Carthage

What was the outcome of the Punic Wars?

Rome defeated Carthage and became dominant in the Mediteranian 

Who was Julius Caesar?

A general and statesman who became dictator of Rome

What happened to Julius Caesar is 44 BCE?

He was assassinated be members of the senate

What was the purpose of the Roman Army?

to protect and expand it’s borders

What was a centurion?

Roman officer commanding about 100 soldiers

What weapon did Roman Soldiers mainly use?

a short sword called a gladius

What did roman soldiers build while traveling?

roads, bridges, and forts 

What is emperor Hadrian famous for?

Hadrians wall in Brittan

What phrase describes the extent of roman influence

all roads lead to rome

What made the roman army so effective?

dicipline, organization, and training

What are roman soldiers called?

legionaries 

What was the standard roman battle formation?

the testudo (tortise formation)

What was the colleseum used for

gladiator battles and public entertainment

How many people did it hold

7000, free to get in

What was an aqueduct

a structure that carried water to cities 

What was the panthenon

a temple dedicated to all the roman gods

What material did romans perfect that helped their buildings last

concrete

what was the roman forum

the center of political religious and social life in rome

what was the roman bathhouse 

a public space for bathing and socializing 

What were the roads known for

durability and vast networks

What is the circus maximus

a racetrack used for chariot races

What was the function of romans arches

to distribute weight and support for structures

what a modern day structures are influenced by roman design 

domes, arches and government buildings