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Quiz for Primary Source 7.1: Recruiting and Training Soldiers in the Roman Army

Question

1. According to Vegetius, what was the best age to enlist new recruits?

At puberty

At age 21

At age 30

At middle age

Correct. The answer is a. Vegetius believed that it was at puberty that young men’s minds and bodies were most susceptible to training.

Incorrect. The answer is a. Vegetius believed that it was at puberty that young men’s minds and bodies were most susceptible to training.

Question

2. In Vegetius’s view, which of these made poor soldiers?

Weavers

Carpenters

Black smiths

Butchers

Correct. The answer is a. Vegetius believed that weaving was a profession for women and, therefore believed that weavers were not suitable for the Roman army.

Incorrect. The answer is a. Vegetius believed that weaving was a profession for women and, therefore believed that weavers were not suitable for the Roman army.