📕 Chapter 3: A Long and Illustrious History
Which TWO statements are true about Hadrian's Wall?
Correct answers: Its primary purpose was to defend against northern tribes.; It extended from the Solway Firth to the River Tyne.
✓ Its primary purpose was to defend against northern tribes.
B It was primarily constructed to improve Roman trade routes.
✓ It extended from the Solway Firth to the River Tyne.
D It was built to mark the northern boundary of Roman rule in Scotland.
💡 Explanation
The paragraph states that Hadrian's Wall was built to keep out northern tribes and that it ran from the Solway Firth to the River Tyne.
Key facts to remember
- Romans never conquered Scotland
- Hadrian's Wall built starting AD 122
- Wall ran from Solway Firth to River Tyne
Why this is the answer
From the official Life in the UK study material — 3.1.2 The Romans:
The Romans never conquered the whole of Britain. They could not defeat the tribes in Scotland (known as the Picts and the Scots). Emperor Hadrian built a wall across northern England to keep out the northern tribes. Hadrian's Wall, built starting in AD 122, ran from the Solway Firth to the River Tyne and can still be seen today.
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