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Understanding Hadrian's Wall and the Roman Army

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
10 questions
~20 mins
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A reading comprehension worksheet focused on Hadrian's Wall and the Roman Army, designed to develop understanding of Roman military strategies and their significance.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Roman Army
#Standard
#Reading Comprehension
#Hadrian's Wall
#Explain the purpose of Hadrian's Wall.
#Compare different reasons for building Hadrian's Wall.
#Analyse the impact of Hadrian's Wall on Roman Britain.

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Understanding Hadrian's Wall and the Roman Army

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
A

Introduction to Hadrian's Wall

Source A: Excerpt from Roman historian Tacitus

'Hadrian's Wall was constructed to mark the northern boundary of the Roman Empire and to defend against invasions by northern tribes. It stretched across Britain, serving both as a military fortification and a symbol of Roman power.'

Provenance: Written by Tacitus, a Roman historian, circa 100 AD.

1.
Explain the main purpose of Hadrian's Wall based on Source A. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the military and symbolic purposes of Hadrian's Wall as described in Source A. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Outline how Hadrian's Wall contributed to Roman control in Britain. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
B

Construction and Features of Hadrian's Wall

Source B: Archaeological description

'The Wall stretched approximately 73 miles across northern Britain, built mainly from stone and turf. It included numerous forts, milecastles, and watchtowers to strengthen its defensive capabilities.'

Provenance: Archaeological report from recent excavations.

1.
Describe the main features of Hadrian's Wall based on Source B. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the different types of structures along Hadrian's Wall and their purposes. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Outline the importance of the construction features of Hadrian's Wall for its defensive purpose. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
C

Life and Role of Soldiers on Hadrian's Wall

Source C: Excerpt from a Roman soldier's diary

'Life on the Wall was demanding. We spent long hours on patrol, and the cold weather made everything more difficult. Yet, we took pride in protecting Roman Britain.'

Provenance: Diary of a Roman soldier stationed at Hadrian's Wall, circa 120 AD.

1.
Explain how Source C describes the experiences of soldiers on Hadrian's Wall. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the challenges faced by Roman soldiers with their sense of pride as shown in Source C. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Outline why the role of soldiers was vital to the success of Hadrian's Wall. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
D

The Significance of Hadrian's Wall Today

Today, Hadrian's Wall remains a symbol of Roman history and engineering. It provides valuable archaeological insights into Roman military life and their efforts to control Britain. Its ruins attract many visitors and continue to be studied by historians.

1.
Write a short paragraph explaining the historical importance of Hadrian's Wall today. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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