Construction of Hadrian’s Wall Fact-Matching Game
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About This Challenge
Explore the ancient world of Roman Britain with our interactive game, connecting players to the construction of Hadrian’s Wall in 122 AD.
- Uncover the strategic purpose behind the wall’s construction
- Learn about the labor force responsible for building the structure
- Discover the impact of the wall on the Roman frontier
Game Details: a fact-matching game where you piece together important information fragments. Use spells for hints and extra time!
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- Hadrian's Wall was built in 122 AD.
- The construction of Hadrian's Wall started during the reign of Emperor Hadrian.
- Hadrian's Wall was built to mark the northernmost frontier of the Roman Empire in Britain.
- The wall stretched approximately 73 miles (117 kilometers) across northern England.
- Hadrian's Wall was built to defend Roman Britain against the northern tribes of Scotland.
- The construction of the wall took around six years to complete.
- The wall was made of stone and had various forts, milecastles, and turrets along its length.
- Hadrian's Wall was around 10 feet (3 meters) wide and 15 feet (4.5 meters) high.
- The wall had a defensive ditch on the northern side and a military road running parallel to it.
- The construction of Hadrian's Wall involved thousands of soldiers, auxiliary troops, and laborers.
- The wall served as a symbol of Roman power and control in Britain.
- Hadrian's Wall was abandoned as a frontier defense in the 5th century.
- Today, Hadrian's Wall is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a popular tourist attraction.
- The wall marked the boundary between Roman Britain and the unconquered lands to the north.
- Hadrian's Wall had 80 milecastles at regular intervals, providing accommodation for troops.
- The wall was constructed using locally sourced stone, such as sandstone and limestone.
- Hadrian's Wall had strategically placed gates that controlled movement along the wall.
- The wall had a system of mileposts known as milestones to measure distances.
- Hadrian's Wall was built using advanced Roman engineering techniques.
- The wall was primarily manned by Roman soldiers stationed at the forts along its length.