ROMAN WARFARE /
D E AT H A N D F U N E R A L
CUSTOMS
RECAP OF PREVIOUS LESSONS
• What is the most interesting fact/s you have learned about
Ancient Rome this term?
• What did you enjoy most about this topic?
LESSON OBJECTIVE
• Revision of Ancient Rome content learned this term
• Students will learn about Roman warfare and the life of a
Roman soldier
• Students will learn about death and funeral customs
ROMAN WARFARE
THE LIFE OF A ROMAN SOLDIER
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5e7cl19Ha0
ROMAN WARFARE
• Military service was part of life for Roman citizens and initially only
land owners were allowed to join
• It was needed to first increase Rome’s territory and then defend it
• Rome’s army became very strong
• Later, the breakdown in order and self-discipline became one of the
reasons the Western Empire eventually crumbled
• Wealthy men owned horses and had armour and weapons, they
formed the cavalry
• Eventually, all men could join the army and there were thousands
• The Roman army was hierarchical and disciplined
ROMAN WARFARE
• One military strategy that gave the Roman army an advantage over
its enemies was siege warfare
• Siege warfare involved surrounding an enemy city and starving
those inside into submission
• It often involved slaughtering the enemy after they surrendered
• Sometimes built parallel cities around the cities so no food could
be brought in
• Equipment such as catapults were used to launch stones or rotten
animals over the walls
DEATH AND FUNERAL CUSTOMS
• Let’s read page 312 and 313 together
• QUESTIONS?
TASK
• Complete the word search on Ancient Rome