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Romans would protect themselves with them, it was not permitted to kill people of course, but in some part of the Empire, there were barbarians, thus in order to not get killed themselves they would carry swords with them. They were used by gladiators in the arenas also.
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∙ 13y agoThe Roman shield , or Scutum , was an important part of the soldier's equipment and an essential part of his protection while in formation fighting against an enemy while in formation : the scutum could be employed in a 'turtle' , testudo , configuration providing overhead protection from missile and arrows .
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∙ 10y agoWeapons were important in ancient Rome because the Romans developed a very powerful army which was central to creating the 15th largest empire in history.
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∙ 14y agoThey used to kill people with it
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What is a roman soldiers sword used for?
Ancient Roman swords were used for protecting roman empires and the roman empire is the one that used them.....
What was the motto used by Ancient Rome?
SPQR, SenātusPopulusque Rōmānus(The Roman Senate and People)
What Roman emperor erected the first obelisk in Rome?
Romans didn't build obelisks. Obelisks were built by the Ancient Egyptians.
Where was the Roman empire founded?
The Roman Empire had large territorial holdings in Europe and around the Mediterranean. The term is used to describe the Roman state during and after the time of the first Roman emperor, Augustus.
What is a Roman stabbing sword called?
Gladius. Although usually described as a short thrusting sword, it also worked well as a slashing sword. It should be noted that the full name for a gladius is Gladius Hispaniensisor hispanic sword.The Gladius was adopted by Rome during the third century BC. Made of Bronze or Iron, it is about 2 feet long and weighs 2.5 to 3.5 pounds. It was standard issue to every Roman Legion.
What where roman numerals used for?
Roman numerals were used for writing numbers in ancient rome.
Is a phalanx a sword or formation?
A huge formation used in ancient Greece and later in Rome.
What is a roman soldiers sword used for?
Ancient Roman swords were used for protecting roman empires and the roman empire is the one that used them.....
What is an x word for an ancient rome abc book?
"Xystus" could be an option for an ancient Rome ABC book. Xystus was a type of open portico used in ancient Roman architecture, typically used for exercise or walking.
How do you spell Rome in Roman numerals?
Rome is not traditionally spelled out using Roman numerals. Roman numerals are used to represent numbers in ancient Rome, not for spelling out words.
What was the sword in ancient Egypt used for?
The sword in ancient Egypt was used to kill people in battles.
Where is the Roman Empire on the Ancient Rome map?
Sure thing. I've added a link to the bottom of this answer that provides a decent map of what used to be the Roman EmpireThis map represents the boundaries that were present under the leadership of Hadrian in about 116 ADBear in mind that Roman boundaries and influence expanded and contracted throughout its history, and that at different times the map of the Roman Empire appeared very differently than the one shown here.
Ancient roman word for sword?
The Latin word for sword in a general term is "ferrum". However "gladius" is the most commonly used word for a sword or moderate length while "spatha" is a long cavalry sword.
What is 1221 in Roman numerals?
The numbers 1221 in Roman numerals is MCCXXI. Roman numerals is the numeric system that was used in ancient Rome and is still used on some clocks and watches.
What was used to buy things in ancient rome?
People in ancient rome used tokens.
What was the motto used by Ancient Rome?
SPQR, SenātusPopulusque Rōmānus(The Roman Senate and People)
What were roman sword used for?
killing
