Armies and Navies

Question 1

Roman naval tactics/ship traits?

Answer 1

Lots of soldiers
Soldiers would jump onto other ships
Would ram into enemies hull using bronze-sheathed ram

Question 2

Structure of Roman army?

Answer 2

60 legions(6000men), split containing (for each)
10 cohorts (480men), split containing (for each)
6 centuries (80men)

Question 3

Roman | What was special about the first cohort?

Answer 3

The first cohort was the most presteigous, containing five double strength legionaries

Question 4

Roman | What was a legate?

Answer 4

The overall Legion commander, usually filled with a senator. Apppointed by the emperor

Question 5

Roman |Who would command the cohorts?

Answer 5

The pilus

Question 6

Roman | Soldiers blades?

Answer 6

A pugio:
- short dagger
A gladius:
- short sword
A spatha:
- normal/long sword

Question 7

Roman | Soldiers spears?

Answer 7

A javelin
A hasta:
- spear
A pillum:
- heavy javalin, designed to penetrate both armor and shield

Question 8

Athenian army difference between others?

Answer 8

Athenians were normal citizens/ less professional
Athenian officer would be elected

Question 9

Athenian attituded to their navy?

Answer 9

Navy was very important, cared about it a lot

Question 10

How many ships were in the Athenian navy?

Answer 10

400

Question 11

Why were athenian tirearms so effective?

Answer 11

Three layers of rowers
Could move very fast