Roman Military History Quiz

What was the primary role of the republican Roman legionary during the expansion of the Roman Empire?

• To manage the empire's economy

• To serve as diplomats

• To conquer new territories

• To defend the empire's borders

In the early Roman military, what was the primary formation used by the heavy infantry?

• Testudo

• Phalanx

• Cohort

• Legion

What was a significant change in the Roman military during the fourth century BC?

• Formation of a professional army

• Introduction of cavalry units

• Adoption of the manipular system

• Use of naval forces

Which class of Roman legionaries was positioned at the front line in the manipular system?

• Hastati

• Principes

• Triarii

• Velites

What was the primary weapon of the hastati in the Roman legion?

• Pila

• Axe

• Bow and arrow

• Spear

Which type of armor was most commonly used by Roman infantry throughout the empire's history?

• Scale armor

• Chainmail

• Plate armor

• Leather armor

What was the role of the velites in the Roman legion?

• Heavy infantry

• Engineers

• Cavalry support

• Light skirmishers

What was a key feature of Gaius Marius's military reforms?

• Use of mercenaries

• Expansion of cavalry units

• Professionalization of the army

• Introduction of naval forces

How did Marius's reforms impact the socio-economic composition of the Roman army?

• Only wealthy citizens could enlist

• Property requirements were removed

• Only foreigners could enlist

• Only landowners could enlist

What organizational unit replaced the maniple in the Roman legion after Marius's reforms?

• Century

• Cohort

• Phalanx

• Squadron