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? Denasis Rastati Accensi Legatis

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

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? Greek Nubian Spanish Etruscan

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

6. What was the function of a conquisitor? Senior Tribune holding a captured town/city Recruiting officer Legion executioner 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 spear A dagger Pig skin bag to hold food 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? Novice soldiers placed in the rear Older soldiers forming the reserve The legions best, placed at the front Auxiliaries placed on the wings

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