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An overview of Roman Terms

This is a terms exercise for 7th Grade

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CaldariumHot-water room in a Roman Bath
TepidariumWarm-water room in a Roman Bath
Frigidariumcold-water room in a Roman Bath
PilumA light Roman throwing spear
ScutumA Roman shield
GladiusA Spanish short sword adopted by the Romans
ArchThe basic component in architecture
Keystonelocks the two sides of an arch together
AquaductBrings fresh water to a city from mountain streams
InnovationImproving an older idea or invention
LegionA large Roman military formation
Phalanx LegionA long but thin line of Roman soldiers 4 men deep and 500 men wide
Manipular LegionRoman military formation 300-100 BCE; 4200 men in squares
equesA mounted Roman soldier
pedesA Roman soldier who fights on foot
CenturionA Roman military commander of 100 men
OptioThis man was the rank below a centurion
ConcreteA mixture of sand, stone and cement
Public FountainThe source of city drinking water
Cohortal LegionRoman military formation of 6000 heavily armed soldiers; CA. 100 BCE-thru Imperial Roman period
ForumCenter of a Roman city; courts, shops and services were offered here
BlocksHow Roman streets were designed
DecimationA serious Roman military punishment; every 10th man was killed
DonatioThe Roman soldier's pay


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