The Major New Change That Marius Imparted to the Army

question 34

Multiple Choice

The major new change that Marius imparted to the army was ______________.

• A) hiring soldiers from outlying provinces and making them citizens of Rome
• B) requiring that soldiers provide their own armor and horses
• C) freeing soldiers of the requirement of owning land
• D) reducing the term of service from twenty-five to ten years
• E) promising land and salaries, in the outlying provinces, to men who would serve in the army

---

Definitions:

Gender

A social construct that involves the roles, behaviors, activities, and attributes that a given society considers appropriate for men and women.

Hegemonic Masculinity

The dominant form of masculinity that is culturally emphasized and valued, often at the expense of subordinating other genders and masculinities.

Gendered Expectations

Social norms and roles that are assigned to individuals based on their perceived or actual sex, influencing how they should behave, appear, and engage in society.

Toys-R-Us

A former American toy, clothing, and baby product retailer that declared bankruptcy in 2017 but has since attempted to rebrand and relaunch in select locations.