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The Roman Army: Significance & Factors of the Legions

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
7 questions
~14 mins
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This worksheet explores the factors that contributed to the significance of the Roman legions. Students will analyze political, social, economic, and religious influences and evaluate their importance.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Roman Army
#Standard
#Significance & Factors
#Legions
#Categorize different factors that contributed to the significance of the Roman legions
#Compare the importance of political, social, economic, and religious factors
#Explain and justify the ranking of these factors based on evidence

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The Roman Army: Significance & Factors of the Legions

Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Introduction to the Roman Legions

The Roman legions were the backbone of the Roman military system and played a crucial role in expanding and maintaining the Roman Empire. They were highly organized units that combined discipline, training, and innovative tactics. Understanding the factors that made the legions so effective helps us appreciate their historical significance.

1.
List the main factors that contributed to the success of the Roman legions. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Explain how political factors helped the Roman legions to become powerful. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
B

Categorizing Factors Contributing to the Legions' Success

Students will categorize the following factors into Political, Social, Economic, or Religious categories based on their understanding.

1.
Categorize the following factors as Political, Social, Economic, or Religious: 'Loyalty of soldiers to Rome', 'Standardized training', 'Funding from the state', 'Religious rituals before battle'. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the importance of social and economic factors in the success of the Roman legions. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
C

Ranking and Justification of Factors

Students will rank the four main factors (political, social, economic, religious) in order of importance and justify their choices with evidence.

1.
Which factor was MORE significant in making the Roman legions effective: Political, Social, Economic, or Religious? Justify your answer with evidence. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
2.
Rank the four factors (Political, Social, Economic, Religious) in order of importance for the success of the Roman legions. Justify your ranking. (8 marks)
[8 marks]
D

Analyzing the Significance of Factors

Students will analyze which factor had the greatest impact on the success of the Roman legions and explain why.

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Analyze which factor (Political, Social, Economic, Religious) had the greatest impact on the success of the Roman legions and explain why. (8 marks)
[8 marks]

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