Roman Legions Quiz

What was the primary role of the Roman legions during the expansion of the Roman Republic?

• Diplomatic negotiations

• Economic trade

• Military conquests

• Cultural exchanges

How long could legionaries serve in the Roman legions?

• 10 years

• 16 years

• 20 years

• 25 years

What formation did the Roman legions use that made them nearly unstoppable?

• Phalanx formation

• Wedge formation

• Testudo or tortoise formation

• Cavalry charge

Approximately how many men were contained in each Roman legion?

• 1,000 men

• 12,000 men

• 4,000 men

• 20,000 men

For a legionary, while bravery led to rewards, failure led to severe...

• punishment

• prizes

• sadness

• jail time.

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