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The Life of a Roman
Question | Answer |
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What is true about a legionary ? | He was a Roman citizen |
When could a legionary enlist? | He had to be at least 17 years of age to enlist |
When could a legionary retire? | He could retire after 25 years of service |
What or who is an auxiliary | An auxiliary is a person who isn't a roman citizen has a lower rank than the legionary |
What did both the auxiliaries and the legionaries had to do for the army? | Both had to carry all their own items/weapons plus goods for the army. |
How many miles did the auxiliaries and the legionaries walk per day? | They had to march up to 20 miles per day. |
What did the auxiliaries and the legionaries when not on the move? | When they were not on the move, they had to build their own fort. |
What did the auxiliaries and the legionaries when do other besides fighting in battle? | It was not uncommon for soliders to build roads or other structures. |
What was punishments like for both the auxiliaries and the legionaries? | Punishment for disobedience or neglect of duty could be harsh. |
What did the auxiliaries and the legionaries when not marching? | When not marching, they trained or worked daily. |
How was a legionary rewarded after 25 years of service? | Money and land |
How was an auxiliary rewarded after 25 years of service? | Roman citizenship |