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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 8 Legions. 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 the army Dictator: In charge of the whole state. Takes control by force and does not need to answer to anybody. Emperor: In charge of the whole state. Works with the senate and assembly.

  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 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 started paying taxes, they appointed a leader. Most groups became part of the Roman Empire peacefully. One group did not… Gallics

  10. Gallic Wars Caesar VS Vercingetorix Lasted from 58BC to 51BC. Julius Caesar led the Roman army that conquered Gaul (Present day France and Belgium). Vercingetorix was leading Gaul’s army. Caesar 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 then took over Rome. -He became a consul and dictator after the Gallic Wars. -He was later assassinated by his own son, Octavian, who became Rome’s first emperor

  12. Homework • Pg 116-119

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