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A Long and Illustrious History

What was the name of the wall built by the Romans to keep out the Picts?

AOffa's Dyke
BThe Great Wall
CHadrian's Wall
DThe Antonine Wall

Answer & explanation

The correct answer is Hadrian's Wall.

Hadrian's Wall was built by the Romans, starting in 122 AD, to defend against attacks from tribes in what is now Scotland. It stretched 73 miles across northern England.

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