Lesson 4 - Roman Army and Punic Wars

What did Legionaries receive after serving for 25 years and retiring?

• free meals for life

• a bag of gold

• free education

• land

How many soldiers were in a legion?

• 60-120

• 500

• 3000-6000

• 10,000

Non-citizens who were allowed to join the army were called...

• auxiliaries

• hoplites

• legionaries

• centurions

What did Auxiliaries receive after serving in the army for 25 years?

• a new home

• Roman citizenship

• a horse

• a pension for life

What did Roman soldiers do when they were not at war?

• went home to visit their families

• went to school

• built roads and aqueducts

• were firefighters

Which statement is NOT true about Roman soldiers?

• Soldiers marched 20-30 miles a day.

• They carried 60 pounds of military gear and supplies.

• Soldiers were allowed to take wealth from conquered areas as payment.

• Men could only join the army at 17 years old.

Who did Rome fight in the Punic Wars?

• Macedonia

• Carthage

• The Numidians

• Gaul

What does this statement represent?

Both Carthage and Rome were expanding their control in the Mediterranean region.

• The cause of the Punic Wars

• A major event during the Punic Wars

• A result of the Punic Wars.

How did the Romans win the First Punic Wars (choose ALL that apply)?

• They developed a navy to challenge Carthage.

• They used the catapult against the Carthaginians.

• They developed the grappling hook.

• They were able to board enemy ships and fought hand-to-hand.

What was Hannibal's plan of attack during the Second Punic War?

• cross the Alps and attack Rome from the North

• attack Italy from the island of Sicilty

• cross the Mediterranean to attack the city of Rome from the sea.

• lure the Romans to New Carthage