HISTORY
ORIGINS OF CHRISTIANITY
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It was well trained, highly organized, and used the most advanced technology of the day.
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It had a lot of money, but was poorly organized.
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They were the strongest because their warriors were stronger than everyone else.
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Even though they had less money and resources, they won battles because they had the most spirit.
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Detailed explanation-1: -The training that soldiers had to do was very tough and thorough and included marching 20 miles a day wearing full armour. This meant that the Roman armies were very fit and organised. Training included marching in formation and learning specific tactics and manoeuvres for battle.
Detailed explanation-2: -Roman soldiers were very well-trained. He would march 20 miles a day, he could swim or cross rivers in boats, build bridges and smash his way into forts. After marching all day, Roman soldiers had to build a camp, complete with a ditch and a wall of wooden stakes. A Roman soldier almost always followed orders.
Detailed explanation-3: -To effectively command and use such large forces, ancient Rome created a simple system of organisation. The soldiers were divided up into groups of 6000 men called ‘legions’. Each legion trained and worked together and became a well-disciplined team who knew how to follow orders correctly.