Understanding the Roman Army: Legions
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This worksheet explores the structure and function of the Roman legions, providing reading comprehension questions to enhance understanding of their role in ancient Rome.
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Understanding the Roman Army: Legions
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The Roman Legion
Source A: Excerpt from a Roman historian
'The Roman legion was the backbone of the empire’s military might. Each legion consisted of about 5,000 to 6,000 soldiers, organized into smaller units called centuries and cohorts. These soldiers were highly trained, disciplined, and equipped with standardized weapons and armor. The legions not only fought battles but also built roads, forts, and maintained order across the empire.'
Provenance: Excerpt from Tacitus, 'The Histories', written circa 100 AD.
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- 1/1/2026
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