Weapons I | Inventions I | Weapons II | Inventions II | Army |
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Pugio
An ancient Roman dagger
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Aqueduct
Used gravity to transport water into city centers
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Javelin
Weapon that can be thrown far
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Concrete/Cement
Roman invented building material
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Hamata
Type of mail armor used
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Gladius
An ancient Roman short sword
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Newspapers
"Daily Acts" written on metal or stone
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Cetra
Light shield of wood and Leather
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Welfare
Subsidized food, education and other expenses for the needy
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20 years
Length of time soldiers served under Augustus Caesar
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Hasta
Roman thrusting spear
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Book
A stack of bound pages
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Bow
Normal weapon of Roman Archers
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Roads
Ensured manageable administration with a growing empire
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Squamata
Type of scale armor used
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Spatha
A longer sword used by Romans
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Arches
Allowed the weight of buildings to be evenly distributed along various supports
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Darts
Long range throwing weapon carried behind the shield
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Use of rings
Denote friendships, engagements, and weddings
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Legionary
Name given to soldiers
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Pilum
Heavy javelin commonly used in Roman armies
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Julian Calendar
Old Roman calendar that the current on is modeled after
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Parma
Shield that is a yard across with iron in its frame
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Twelve Tables
Set of laws including the law that states a person is innocent until proven guilty
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Centurion
Commander of a century of men
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