Part 2

ROME’ S MILITARY AS THE EMPIRE GREW

AS ROMAN POWER GREW…As the empire expanded, it was important that Rome had a very strong military to take control over other lands.

KeywordsLegionaries: Roman SoldiersTribune/Tent party: Leader of a group of 8 Legions.Centuries: Group of 10 tent partiesCohort: 6 groups of CenturiesWages: Salary paid to soldiers

KeywordsSenator: Officer of Foreign policyMagistrate: Officer of the state.Consul: Officer in charge of leading the armyDictator: in charge of the whole state

ArmyThe Roman army was strong due to its organization.It borrowed techniques from its enemies.Strict discipline was enforced.

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

Day in the life of a soldier

Roman Legionary equipment

• The Romans also organized unique battle plans.

Taking over territory province by provinceEvery piece of land taken by the romans was called a province.Once each province became peaceful and stated paying taxes they appointed a leader.

Many Groups did this peacefully.

One group did not,

the Gaul's

Gallic wars Ceasar

VS

Vercingetorix

Lasted from 58BC to 51BC.

Julius Caesar was leading the Roman army that conquered Gauls.

Vercingetorix was leading the Gaul’s army.

He took advantage of the divisions among the Gaul people.

Who is Julius CesarNo….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 than took over Rome.

He was a consul and dictator.

He was later assassinated by his own son, Octavian.

Homework•Pg 116-119