The Roman Legion Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• legionis : the overall legion leader, usually a senator, was known as "legatus _ "
• squamata : a type of armor made of small scales of metal attached to a fabric backing was known as "lorica _ "
• hamata : a type of roman mail armor. made with rings linked together, alternating closed washer-like rings with riveted rings. was known as "lorica _ "
• segmentata : the body armor consisting of broad strips of metal held together by leather straps was known as "lorica _ "
• velites : unit made up of poorer citizens who could not afford to arm themselves well, served as distraction
• hastati : unit of the roman legion that consisted of raw or inexperienced soldiers, who were placed at the front of the line
• triariii : unit of veteran soldiers that made up the back of the legion, carried long spears
• sudis : stakes for construction of their camps
• principes : unit consisting of moderately experienced soldiers who took up the second line of the leigion
• angusticlavii : each legion had five lower ranking tribunes, who were normally from the equestrian class and had at least some years of prior military experience, were known as the "tribuni _ "
• sarcina : military pack carried by legionaries, it included a number of items suspended from a carrying pole.
• laticlavius : the second in command of the legion, usually younger and inexperienced, was known as the "tribunus _ "
• cetra : a light shield of wood and leather
• hasta : a thrusting spear, usually about 6 feet in length
• pugio : a dagger used by roman soldiers, most likely a side arm
• pteruges : skirt of leather or fabric strips that is worn around the waist to protect the upper legs
• pilum : a heavy javelin used commonly, under 6 ft in length
• caligae : military boots worn by roman legionaries and auxiliaries
• focale : a scarf worn by roman legionaries to protect the neck from chafing
• equites : the prestigious unit of the roman legion, where wealthy young roman men displayed their skill and prowess, laying the foundation for an eventual political career
• castrorum : the third in command of the legion, usually a lower class veteran, was known as the "praefectus _ "
• parma : a 3 foot circular shield that used iron in its frame