The video summarizes a typical day in the life of a Roman soldier named Servius Felix during the 1st century CE. It details his morning routine of exercising, weapons training, and chores before the centurion inspects them. It describes the strict discipline and structure of the Roman army that contributed to its military success. It notes that most soldiers served for 25 years, after which Servius wanted to retire as a farmer.

1. A day in the life of a Roman soldier - Robert Garland
https://youtu.be/P5e7cl19Ha0
The year is 15 CE, and the Roman Empire is prospering. Most of the credit will go to
the emperor, but this success wouldn’t have been possible without loyal soldiers like
Servius Felix. Robert Garland illuminates what life was like for a solider in the Roman
army.
1.- At what age did Servius retire?
A35
B40
C43
D45
E58
2.- Who marches at the head of a Roman legion?
ATiberius
BAugustus
CGermanicus
DAquilifer, otherwise known as an eagle-bearer
ECenturion
3.- Which of these items does Servius not carry?
APickaxe
BBasket
CLunchbox
DDagger
ESpear

2. 4.- What does Servius want to do when he retires?
AGamble
BInvest his money
CMeet the emperor
DWrite his memoirs
EBecome a farmer
5.- What is the name of the victorious German commander?
AGermanicus
BTiberius
CArminius
DAugustus
EVarus
6.- Would you have wanted to serve in the Roman army? Explain why or why not.
7.- What made the Roman army such a disciplined and effective fighting force?
8.- If you were in the army, what would you look forward to doing when you retired?
Interested in learning more about Roman legionaries? Check out this book or this
one. G.R. Watson also delves into military life for both Greek and Roman soldiers
in The Roman Soldier. This video shows how they prepared for battle, including
what they wore and the equipment they carried.
What were the differences between a Roman soldier and a Germanic warrior?
Read this bookby Lindsay Powell.
Want to explore the possibilities of life in a Roman legion? Rosemary Sutcliff’s The
Eagle is a historical fiction series that navigates the adventures and dangers of
being a young soldier.
Check out this course on being a Roman Soldier in The Other Side of History: Daily

3. Life in the Ancient World, created by the educator.
DISCUSS
Imagine you are Servius and have just been discharged from the army after serving
for twenty-five years. What do you tell your father and your girlfriend about
conditions of service in the Roman army? What are your happiest and worst
memories?