Army of the Early Roman Empire

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

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? Duties rotated from command of a cohort to command of the cavalry Each commanded a cohort They held no definite military command Each commanded a maniple

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

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

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

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

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

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