The Indispensable Roman30 PointsName_______________

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The Indispensable Roman (30 Points) Name_______
________ Early World History Mr.
Littlejohn Date _______________
Day 1 Translate the role and research biography
of four of the characters below (3 must be done
by student)
Individual Role in Rome
Translation of Their Role
Important Biographical Facts http//www.infopleas
e.com/encyclopedia/1ahistrombio.html
A private in Roman Army who does not follow
orders or care about rules.

• Soldiers must serve in a legion for 16 years
• Each solder was part of a cohort of 80 men in a
  Legion that was made up of 5,000 men
• Pay was half of average Roman laborer most
  solders made money from booty captured slaves

Proud noblewoman who indulged the senses (food,
sex etc.)

• Aristocrats believed they were superior to
  plebeians
• Aristocratic status was passed down by family
• Women influenced events through husbands sons
• Roman women were the most liberated in the
  ancient world

A low level officer in Roman Army who cares
deeply about Republic.

• Some centurions could become promoted
• Centurions commanded a cohort of about 80 men
• Centurions were the backbone of the Roman Army
  leading men in battle and training
• Many centurions were killed in battle