I WONDER - Did You Have To Be A Roman Citizen To Join The Army?

The transcript discusses the incentives for both Roman citizens and non-citizens to join the Roman army. Roman citizens who completed 20 years of service were rewarded with land or money, while non-citizens could earn Roman citizenship after 25 years of service. This citizenship was highly valued, making army service attractive to non-citizens.

What was the typical reward for Roman citizens who completed 20 years of military service?

• A new house in Rome

• A seat in the Senate

• A statue in their honor

• Land or a large sum of money

How many years did non-citizens need to serve in the Roman army to gain citizenship?

• 25 years

• 20 years

• 15 years

• 10 years

What was the main reason non-citizens joined the Roman army?

• To gain Roman citizenship

• To escape their home country

• To learn new skills

• To travel the world

What was considered a significant benefit of having Roman citizenship?

• Exemption from taxes

• A huge honor and privilege

• The ability to own slaves

• Access to free education

Which of the following was NOT a reward for Roman citizens after military service?

• Land

• A large sum of money

• A statue in their honor

• Roman citizenship