Which of the Following Explains Trends of Recruitment in the Roman

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following explains trends of recruitment in the Roman army?

• A) Roman legions drew recruits primarily from Italy throughout the period of the empire.
• B) Roman legions began to recruit noncitizens in Hadrian's reign; they received citizenship upon retirement.
• C) Roman legions drew recruits at first from Italy; then by the end of the third century recruitment broadened so that it drew primarily from the provinces.
• D) Rome restricted all military recruitment to citizens who held that status at the time of enlistment.
• E) Roman auxiliary units recruited primarily citizens who received large monetary bonuses upon retirement.

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