1. Name the basic unit of a Macedonian phalanx. Century Speira Mandible Hoplon

2. The Bactrian (that is, two-humped) camel was used primarily for warfare. True False

3. How many rows of oars did a Roman "quinquereme" have? 5 1 8 3

4. What was the name Hannibal's elephant? Ajax Cannae Marengo Surus

5. Name the Roman throwing spear. Gladius Velites Corvus Pilum

6. How many centuries were there in the First Cohort of a 1st century AD Roman legion? 6 4 8 5

7. What name was given to the Roman legion's shield formation used mainly against fortified positions? Krokodile Testudo Militarii Scutum

8. What does "kataphraktoi" mean? Oven men Iceni Principes Covered over

9. What was a "corvus" (in warfare)? Boarding platform Heavy marine Scout galley Naval squadron

10. Where was the final naval encounter during Pompey's campaign against the pirates? Coracesium Mylae Actium Salamis

11. Where did the Hoplite take his name from? His helmet His spear His shield His sword

12. Where did a Peltast get his name from? His helmet His spear His shield His sword

13. Which unusual items of warfare did Caesar find in Britain? Longships Hoplites Chariots Cataphracts

14. The Assyrians ruled their empire by terror alone. True False

15. Was the "sambusa" a siege engine? Yes No

16. Who was the first to organise a siege train? Rameses II (Pharoah of Egypt) Xerxes (King of Persia) Dinysios I (Tyrant of Syracuse) Leonidas (King of Sparta)

17. Which Ancient Wonder was made from the profits of selling a siege engine? The Hanging Gardens of Babylon The Great Library of Alexandria The Sphinx The Colossus of Rhodes

18. How many Jews survived the storming of Masada? 2 women, 5 children 3men, 2 women None 1man, 3 women, 2 children

19. Who commanded an Augustan legion? Legate Centurion Tribune Decurion

20. Which Egyptian mercenaries later guarded the Valley of the Kings? The Medjay The Medes The Ionians The Hittites