A tall fence made of wooden poles is called a palisade.

• A. Fence
• B. Barrier
• C. Palisade
• D. Stockade

Answer: (C)

A palisade is a specific kind of fence built from tall vertical wooden poles driven into the ground. The description “a tall fence made of wooden poles” matches this term exactly, because palisades are designed to be tall and formed from wooden stakes to create a protective barrier. In history, you might see palisades around forts or settlements as a defensive feature, which helps explain why this term fits Virginia studies well.

A fence is a general term for any barrier built to enclose or separate property, but it doesn’t specify the particular construction. A barrier is a broad word for anything that blocks or separates, not necessarily a tall wooden fence. A stockade is another defensive type built with posts, but it usually refers to an enclosed area with a wall-like formation, which isn’t exactly what was described here.