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Contubernium — OCR Classical Civilisation Definition | GradeGen.AI

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Classical Civilisation
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Contubernium

GCSEOCRJ199

Contubernium

Key term for OCR GCSE Classical Civilisation, used in Characterisation.

Definition

The smallest tactical unit of the Roman army, consisting of 8 men who shared a tent and fought together.

Exam Context

Contubernium appears in OCR GCSE Classical Civilisation revision content for War and Warfare, especially Characterisation and Characterisation.

War and Warfare Characterisation Characterisation

Study Pathways

War and Warfare

Characterisation

Characterisation

War and Warfare

The Roman Military in the Imperial Period

The Roman Military in the Imperial Period

Found in Revision Notes

War and Warfare

Depictions of Social Groups and Non-Combatants

Characterisation • Characterisation

War and Warfare

Legionary Organization and the Legionary Fortress

The Roman Military in the Imperial Period • The Roman Military in the Imperial Period

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