Veteran (Roman history)

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/veteran-roman-history

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How long is Veteran (Roman history)?Typically 20-25 years, varying by military corps
2. What is the military corps?Included legions, Praetorian and Urban cohorts, auxiliary army, and navy
3. What is the retirement incentives?Grants of land or monetary bonuses ('praemia militiae')
4. What does the word "veteran" mean in ancient Rome?A veteran is a soldier who has finished his service, no matter which unit he was in.
5. What rewards did Roman veterans receive when they left the army?They often got land to farm or a big money bonus called a praemia militiae.

Miles: The Latin term for a soldier, representing the individual combatant.
Praemia Militiae: The monetary reward or bonus given to soldiers upon honorable discharge.
Romanization: The process by which conquered peoples adopted Roman culture, language, and institutions.