Roman soldiers & builders
Know that Roman soldiers marched across a huge empire building straight roads and strong walls, and that some Roman roads, walls, and buildings can still be seen today — showing that the Romans were powerful builders whose work has lasted thousands of years
What a learner can do afterwards
- Describe Roman soldiers as part of a powerful army that marched across an empire
- Name something the Romans built that we can still see today such as roads or walls
- Explain that Roman buildings and roads lasted because the Romans were skilled builders
The lesson
Roman soldiers marched in long lines. They marched across a huge empire. They carried swords, shields, and heavy packs. The Roman army was strong and well trained.
Marcus walks on an old Roman road. It is made of flat stones. People still walk on this road today.
Roman builders used strong stone and clever tricks like arches. This helped roads and walls last a very long time.
Roman soldiers marched in a mighty army, and Roman builders built roads and walls that still stand today.
Watch it
Where it sits
This opens up
Where this leads
Jobs that lean on this skill. Follow one to see everything it is built on.
8 questions wait behind this lesson, each with its answer explained. Every answer feeds the sky: stars light as they are learned, and dim when it is time to come back.