Practice questionLife in the UK Test

Why was Hadrian's Wall built?

Correct answer

To keep out the Picts

Why

Emperor Hadrian built the wall in the north of England to keep out the Picts, the ancestors of the Scottish people. Parts of it, such as Housesteads, are still popular places to visit.

Answer choices

ATo keep out the Vikings
BTo keep out the Picts
CTo mark the border with Wales
DTo defend London from the Normans