S2 Roman Army - Structure

How many soldiers were in a contubernium?

• 5,500

• 80

• 460

• 8

How many soldiers were in a century?

• 5,500

• 80

• 460

• 8

How many soldiers were in a cohort?

• 5,500

• 80

• 460

• 8

How many soldiers were in a legion?

• 5,500

• 80

• 460

• 8

Who was the leader of the contubernium, responsible for carrying out orders?

• decanus

• centurion

• optio

• Barrius

2 servants accompanied each contubernium. What were they responsible for?

• fighting

• organising the mule for transporting tolls + tent

• transporting domestic animals

• digging ditches in new locations

How did the centurion communicate orders on the battlefield?

• his fingers

• a horn

• a flag

• telepathy

What was a standard bearer?

• He acted as a checkpoint on the battlefield for troops to keep position

• He led the initial charge

• he carried the eagle (the symbol of the army)

• he was in charge of a legion

What was special about the 1st cohort?

• It was made entirely of non-Romans

• it was double size

• it was never used in battle

• everyone in it had to be 8ft tall

Who commanded the 1st cohort?

• any centurion

• decanus

• the primus pilus

• an optio