Roman HistoryRoman History

By: Kevin LeblancBy: Kevin Leblanc

AugustusAugustus

• He was the first roman emperor. He ruled Rome for 44 years until he died in 14CE.

http://www.ultimatebiblereferencelibrary.com/CaesarsoftheBible.html

Roman ArmyRoman Army

• The roman army was a professional army, which meant that its soldiers were paid to go into battle. The army was made up of about 330000 men, including auxiliaries, who were not roman citizens.

http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/Homework/romans/soldiers.html

Romans RoadsRomans Roads

• The roads were used for moving armies fast and some supplies.

http://www.toptoursinitaly.com/tours/rome_ancient_medieval_tour.php

Roman CoinsRoman Coins

• The coins were used to trade and other useful stuff.

http://www.hunterian.gla.ac.uk/education/romans/gold_coin.shtml

Roman LegionRoman Legion

• It was made up of:

A legatus, who commanded the legion.

6 tributes, who were the superior officers.

60 centurions, each of whom commanded a century.

6 centuries, which made up a cohort.

10 cohorts, which formed a legion.

http://www.uncp.edu/home/rwb/lecture_med_civ.htm

The ChanceryThe Chancery

• The chancery was responsible for correspondence, diplomas, nominations, and administration.

http://www.delawoffice.com/chancery.html

Financial mattersFinancial matters

• The emperor’s personal fortune, the territories of the empire, the collection of taxes, duties, ect.

http://blogs.physicstoday.org/newspicks/2009/12/

The LimesThe Limes

• It was made to keep peace in the roman territory.

http://www.miniatures.de/ancients-2-grenzwall.html