Army of the Early Roman Empire

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1. What was the title of the commander of a legion? Consul Tribune Legatus legionis Praefectus

2. In the hierarchy of legion command, who ranked next to the overall commander and was second in command? A senior tribune Prefect Imperial veterani Senior centurion

3. A legion's military prefect had to be of at least equestrian birth. True False

4. With the exception of the Senatorial tribune, what specific military commands did the legion's other military tribunes have? Each commanded a cohort They held no definite military command Each commanded a maniple Duties rotated from command of a cohort to command of the cavalry

5. What did the chief centurion (primus pilus) command? First century of the first cohort The reserve cohort First line of the first shock maniple No direct command

6. All centurions came up through the ranks. True False

7. What was the term used for a wing of Roman cavalry? Turmae equitatae Contubernia alae

8. In Rome itself, what was the chief military force? Cohortes Vigilium One full strength legion on rotation The Praetorian Guard Urban Cohorts

9. What kind of clothing did the Praetorians guarding the palace wear? Civilian dress Bronze cuirass with gold inlays but no greaves, helmet or shield Full bronze armour at all times Leather cuirass, helmet, shield and spear, no greaves or sword

10. What was the lower legal age limit for a young man to be accepted into the legions? 18 years of age 17 years of age 16 years of age 19 years of age