Ranks and Terms of the Roman Legion

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1. What were the light armed troops of the middle period of the Roman Republic known as? Rastati Accensi Legatis Denasis

2. Each legion had its own standard. What was the standard-bearer of the legion called? Andarte Bansado Legustus Aquilifer

3. What were the Hastati? Legionary veterans Middle ranking officers Deserters Young legionary soldiers

4. What was the origin of the Roman short stabbing sword, the gladius? Nubian Greek Etruscan Spanish

5. What was the original meaning of the term 'Legion' (legio)? A group of common people Levy of all men eligible for military service A fortified village A fortified river town

6. What was the function of a conquisitor? Recruiting officer Legion executioner Senior Tribune holding a captured town/city Commander of four or more legions

7. What was a peltast? A slinger Light infantryman A runner/messenger A cook

8. All legionaries carried a pugio. What was this? A dagger Pig skin bag to hold food A spear Leather strapping to bind wounds

9. The triarii and the pilani performed the same function within the legion but in different eras. The triarii functioned in the middle Republic and the pilani in the Imperial legions. Who were they and what was their function? Auxiliaries placed on the wings Novice soldiers placed in the rear Older soldiers forming the reserve The legions best, placed at the front

10. A cohort was made up of between four to five thousand men. True False