The Life of a Roman Soldier: Training, Tactics, and Campaigns - Reading Comprehension Worksheet

Step into the boots of a Roman legionary and discover the rigorous life of a Roman soldier! This reading comprehension worksheet delves into the fascinating world of Roman military training, tactics, and key campaigns that shaped the empire. Students will explore the daily challenges faced by Roman soldiers, from enduring long marches and tough physical training to learning the famous testudo formation and wielding the gladius in combat. With vivid descriptions of military strategy, famous battles like the Siege of Alesia, and the shocking defeat at Teutoburg Forest, this worksheet brings ancient Rome’s legendary army to life.

What’s Included:

• Engaging Reading Passage that covers Roman military training, daily life, tactics, and significant campaigns.
• Primary Source Analysis from Vegetius’ De Re Militari, offering students a firsthand look at Roman military values.
• Multiple-Choice, Matching, Fill-in-the-Blank, and Short-Answer Questions to assess comprehension, critical thinking, and historical analysis.
• Complete Answer Key for quick grading and feedback.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the rigorous training and discipline that made the Roman army effective.
• Analyze Roman military tactics and their impact on Rome’s expansion and defense.
• Explore key Roman military campaigns and their historical significance.
• Engage with primary source material to gain insight into Roman military strategy.

Perfect for: This worksheet is a great fit for World History, Ancient Civilizations, or Social Studies classes for grades 7-12. It can be used for:

• In-depth classroom discussions on Roman history.
• Homework assignments to reinforce key concepts.
• Sub plans or review sessions as students prepare for exams.

Common Core Alignment:

• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.2: Determine the central ideas of a primary or secondary source.
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.9-10.1: Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources.
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.WHST.6-8.9: Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.

Great for:

• Roman Empire Units
• Military History Lessons
• Supplementary Reading Assignments

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