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Hadrian's Wall Trivia Quiz

Hadrian's Wall is a World Heritage site that stretches across Northern England. In an effort to consolidate his territories and restore order in the problematic areas of the north the Emperor Hadrian had the Wall built.

A multiple-choice quiz by topblue. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
topblue

Time
5 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
332,155

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. The eastern end of Hadrian's Wall was originally Pont Aelius in Newcastle upon Tyne but it was later extended to Segedunum. What is the area around this fort is known as what today? Hint

Wallsend

North Shields

Byker

Tynemouth

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 2003 a National Trail opened following the Wall as closely as possible; to complete the 84 miles (140 km) of the trail a walker passes through Newcastle upon Tyne and which other former Roman City in the North of England? Hint

Haltwhistle

Hexham

Carlisle

York

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Question 3 of 10

3. In the 1991 film 'Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves' director Kevin Reynolds used a famous landmark on the Wall in his film. What is this landmark called? Hint

Thirlwall Castle

Haltwhistle Burn

Sycamore Gap

Walltown Quarry

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Question 4 of 10

4. In which Cumbrian Village does Hadrian's Wall end (in the west)? Hint

Robin Hood's Bay

Bowness on Solway

Glasson

Silloth on Solway

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Question 5 of 10

5. Hadrian's Wall was 80 Roman miles long, but how long is it in modern miles? (Clue: a Roman Mile was 5,000 feet). Hint

84 Miles

73 Miles

61 Miles

112 Miles

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Question 6 of 10

6. Apart from its museum and breathtaking views, the Housesteads fort in Northumberland is well known for what? Hint

Its full sized replica of stone firing Ballista.

The largest domed building in the Roman Empire.

The complete floor plan of an opera house.

Well-preserved communal latrine building.

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Question 7 of 10

7. Hadrian's Wall was built by Roman legionaries. These Romans belonged to the 2nd, 6th and 20th legions. How long is it thought that it took them to complete the Wall? Hint

11 years

6 months

6 years

16 Years

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Question 8 of 10

8. Seven miles East North East of the market town of Brampton is a Roman Fort which sits on a triangular spur of land, steep cliffs to the south and east overlooking the valley of the River Irthing. How is this fort known today? Hint

Birdoswald

Irthingchester

Bramptonia

Birdchester

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Question 9 of 10

9. One of the earliest known examples of writing in Latin by a woman is now held in the British Museum in London. Written on a wooden tablet by Claudia Severa, this incredible piece of history was found at which fort that lies just south of the Wall? Hint

Luguvalium

Getaloda

Hexavali

Vindolanda

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Question 10 of 10

10. The Wall is named after the Emperor Hadrian. He succeeded Trajan in which year? Hint

BC 23

AD 331

AD 258

AD 117

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The eastern end of Hadrian's Wall was originally Pont Aelius in Newcastle upon Tyne but it was later extended to Segedunum. What is the area around this fort is known as what today?

Answer: Wallsend

Segedunum at Wallsend is still the gateway to the eastern end of the Wall. It is the most excavated fort on the wall and has an excellent museum and interpretation centre.

Answer: Carlisle

For most of its length the National Trail wends its way through some of England's most stunning scenery, from the marshes of the Solway Firth to the Moorlands further east. The route also goes through Carlisle, an ancient and historic city which has stood between England and Scotland since Roman Times.

3. In the 1991 film 'Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves' director Kevin Reynolds used a famous landmark on the Wall in his film. What is this landmark called?

Answer: Sycamore Gap

The film used the famous tree at Sycamore Gap. It is now occasionally called 'The Robin Hood Tree'.

4. In which Cumbrian Village does Hadrian's Wall end (in the west)?

Answer: Bowness on Solway

Bowness on Solway is at the western end of what was the most northerly frontier of the Roman Empire after their withdrawal from Trimontium and the Antonine Wall. This village was built over the area where the Roman Fort of Maia was previously established. The Solway Firth is renowned for its diverse bird life.

5. Hadrian's Wall was 80 Roman miles long, but how long is it in modern miles? (Clue: a Roman Mile was 5,000 feet).

Answer: 73 Miles

A Roman mile was the distance a Roman legion could march in 1,000 paces (equivalent to 2,000 steps). A modern mile is 5,280 feet and therefore longer than its Roman equivalent. From one end to the other Hadrian's Wall is 73 miles long. However, the National Trail is longer as it cannot follow the route of the Wall exactly.

6. Apart from its museum and breathtaking views, the Housesteads fort in Northumberland is well known for what?

Answer: Well-preserved communal latrine building.

Covering approximately 2 hectares Housesteads fort has many fine remains but surely the most popular are the communal latrines where soldiers could all 'go' together.

7. Hadrian's Wall was built by Roman legionaries. These Romans belonged to the 2nd, 6th and 20th legions. How long is it thought that it took them to complete the Wall?

Answer: 6 years

A Roman legion was an infantry unit consisting of heavily armed soldiers, called legionaries, equipped with shields, armour, helmets, spears and swords. The Emperor Hadrian had a total of 28 legions spread throughout the Empire. The men of the Roman Legions were skilled in building roads, buildings and roads. Engineers, stonemasons and blacksmiths played a vital role in the legions. Hadrian's Wall took about 6 years to complete.

Answer: Birdoswald

Birdoswald Roman Fort is one of the best preserved of the 16 forts along Hadrian's Wall. The fort is situated in a commanding position on a spur overlooking a broad meander of the River Irthing in Cumbria. In Roman times, the fort was known as Banna (Latin for "spur" or "tongue"), reflecting the geography of the site.

Answer: Vindolanda

Many of these wooden tablets have been found at Vindolanda. The 'letter' written by Claudia Severa was to Sulpicia Lepidina, wife of Cerialis. She wrote "Claudia Severa to her Lepidina, greetings. I give you a warm invitation to make sure that you come to us, to make the day more enjoyable for me by your arrival, if you are present. Give my greetings to your Cerialis. My Aelius and my little son send him their greetings. I shall expect you, sister. Farewell, sister my dearest soul, as I hope to prosper, and hail." It is worth visiting the British Museum and Vindolanda to see these artefacts.

10. The Wall is named after the Emperor Hadrian. He succeeded Trajan in which year?

Answer: AD 117

Hadrian was born in AD 76 and succeeded Trajan as emperor in AD 117. He spent much of his 21 years as Emperor consolidating the Empire. He travelled extensively throughout his reign. He is considered to be one of the most capable and talented rulers of ancient Rome.

Source: Author topblue

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