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# 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

Subject: History · Area: Ancient Greece & Rome · Ages 5 to 7
Page: https://lightmysky.com/learn/history/roman-soldiers-and-builders-mt_VjxyJLtIbT

## Ready when they can

- 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

## Lesson: Roman soldiers and builders

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.

*(drawing: Builders stacked stone blocks row by row to build a strong wall.)*

**Example.** Marcus walks on an old Roman road. It is made of flat stones. People still walk on this road today.

**Tip.** Roman builders used strong stone and clever tricks like arches. This helped roads and walls last a very long time.

**Recap.** Roman soldiers marched in a mighty army, and Roman builders built roads and walls that still stand today.

## Practice

8 questions on this page, each with its working shown.

## Needs first

- [Ancient Greece and Rome on the Map](https://lightmysky.com/learn/history/ancient-greece-and-rome-on-the-map-mt_mMMXD4v9Sh)
- [Romulus & Remus](https://lightmysky.com/learn/history/romulus-and-remus-mt_zh_RyesCgZ)

## Opens up

- [Roman Army and Conquest of Britain](https://lightmysky.com/learn/history/roman-army-and-conquest-of-britain-mt_MlD0gwLSw9)