Roman History Quiz

The soldiers were split up into groups of five thousand each. What do you call the leader of the century?

• Century

• Centurion

• Legion

Legions that were divided into group of 80 soldiers each. What is the Latin word of “tortoise”?

• testudo

• testudines

• testuda

All the following statements are TRUE about Anglo-Saxons, except: Where did the Anglo-Saxons originate?

• Germany, Denmark, Netherlands

• Germany, Sweden, France

• Spain, Denmark, Germany

At what age does the legionary soldier can be in the Roman army?

• 15

• 10

• 17

List the three (3) special weapons of the Roman empire:

Compare legionary soldiers and auxiliaries’ soldiers. Give three (3) description each.

In 2- 4 sentences, describe the testudo formation. For each point you will be awarded with 1 mark.

Give two (2) reasons why the Anglo-Saxons wants to settle in Britain.