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Rome’ s Military as the Empire grew

Rome’ s Military as the Empire grew. Part 2. AS ROMAN POWER GREW…. As the empire expanded, it was important that Rome had a very strong military to take control over other lands. Keywords. Legionaries : Roman Soldiers Tribune/Tent party: Leader of a group of 8 Legions.

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Rome’ s Military as the Empire grew

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  1. Rome’ s Military as the Empire grew Part 2

  2. AS ROMAN POWER GREW… As the empire expanded, it was important that Rome had a very strong military to take control over other lands.

  3. Keywords Legionaries:Roman Soldiers Tribune/Tent party: Leader of a group of 8Legions. Centuries:Group of 10 tent parties Cohort: 6 groups of Centuries Wages: Salary paid to soldiers

  4. Keywords Senator: Officer of Foreign policy Magistrate: Officer of the state. Consul: Officer in charge of leading the army Dictator: in charge of the whole state

  5. Army The Roman army was strong due to its organization. It borrowed techniques from its enemies. Strict discipline was enforced.

  6. Punishments for disobedience • If you were insubordinate the following could happen: • 1) Your wages could be taken • 2) you could be beaten • 3) you could be demoted • 4) you could be decapitated

  7. Day in the life of a soldier

  8. Roman Legionary equipment • The Romans also organized unique battle plans.

  9. Taking over territory province by province Every piece of land taken by the romans was called a province. Once each province became peaceful and stated paying taxes they appointed a leader. Many Groups did this peacefully. One group did not, the Gaul's

  10. Gallic wars Ceasar VS Vercingetorix Lasted from 58BC to 51BC. Julius Caesar was leading the Roman army that conquered Gauls. Vercingetorix was leading the Gaul’s army. He took advantage of the divisions among the Gaul people.

  11. Who is Julius Cesar No….he is not a salad dressing! He was a Roman senator who gained religious, political and military powers. After leading Rome to victory in Gaul and Spain, he than took over Rome. He was a consul and dictator. He was later assassinated by his own son, Octavian.

  12. Homework • Pg 116-119

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