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The Romans built Hadrian's Wall in the north of England. What was the primary purpose of this wall?

  1. To keep out tribes from what is now ScotlandAnswer
  2. B
    To defend the coast against Viking invasions
  3. C
    To serve as a border between the Romans and the Normans
  4. D
    To protect the Stone Age settlements in the north

Answer

The primary purpose of Hadrian's Wall was to keep out tribes from what is now Scotland.
Emperor Hadrian ordered the construction of the wall to protect Roman Britain from the Picts and other tribes living in the area that is now Scotland. It served as a military fortification and a symbol of the empire's northern border.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the historical context of the structure.
Hadrian's Wall was built during the Roman occupation of Britain.
Knowing the time period helps distinguish between different groups of invaders.
2
Recall the geographical location and its significance.
The wall was built in northern England to create a frontier.
The location points to the specific groups being excluded (tribes from the north).

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Hadrian's Wall
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