PR-2237IRE Ancient Rome

Match the correct labels to
the diagram.
Iron-headed javelin about 2 metres long.
Roman Legions
Woollen leggings were worn in the colder
regions of the Empire.
Leather sandals with hobnails on the soles
to strengthen them and reduce wear.
Helmet made with leather and bronze
( a mixture of mainly copper and tin)
strengthened with additions made of iron.
Groin guard of leather and metal.
Metal leg-protectors known as ‘greaves’
were also worn.
Activity Box
A long curved shield (scutum) was used for centuries until replaced by oval
shields or small round ones. Follow the procedure and make your own shield.
1. Work in a group of three—allocate tasks.
2. Obtain a rectangular piece of cardboard (about 50 cm x 35 cm)
from school supplies or a supermarket carton.
3. Paint the front of the shield with thick paint. Use string/elastic
to hold the curved shape while the paint dries.
4. Decide on your own design and how to show the metal boss on the shield
(half of an old tennis ball, painted/covered with foil?).
5. Use paint, coloured tape, cut-out designs in metal foil etc. Complete your design.
6. Use aluminium foil for the metal edging which the Romans used to strengthen their shields.
Your teacher will show you how to use the shields you have made to form a testudo.
Knife on his belt for hand-to-hand combat
at close quarters.
Armour – metal plates hinged with metal
or laced together with leather thonging.
Short sword for thrusting and slashing
enemy soldiers.
Long, curved wooden shield with metal
stud in centre and metal reinforcement
around the edges.
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