Roman armour - lorica segmentata

The video tutorial explains the Roman armor known as 'loricae', highlighting its composition of iron segments, leather straps, and bronze fittings. It discusses the challenges of maintaining this armor due to its components wearing out. Despite these challenges, the armor offers excellent protection, even against arrows, though it limits mobility. Proper maintenance involves cleaning, polishing, and oiling with olive oil to ensure functionality and prevent noise.

What is the Roman term for armor?

• Loricae

• Segmentata

• Gladius

• Pugio

What modern term is similar to 'loricae'?

• Chainmail

• Segment

• Plate

• Scale

What materials are used to hold the iron segments of the armor together?

• Silk threads and silver clasps

• Leather straps and bronze fittings

• Steel wires and copper rivets

• Wooden pegs and iron nails

What is a major challenge in maintaining this type of armor?

• It is difficult to put on

• It rusts easily in the rain

• The fittings break and wear out often

• It is too heavy to wear

What is used to oil the armor to ensure smooth movement?

• Coconut oil

• Olive oil

• Motor oil

• Sunflower oil