Academics Lesson III—Roman History Flashcards
Questions Influenced by Imperium by Julian Morgan and Liber Digitalis by David Jackson
1
Q
Alongside Trajan’s wife Plotina, what niece of Plotina also lived in the household and had a big influence on young Hadrian?
A
Matidia
Fun Fact: Matidia was Plotina’s niece, who had a big influence on young Hadrian. Even more of an influence perhaps, was Sabina, Matidia’s daughter, whom he first met when he was about ten years old and she had just been born. Sabina eventually became Hadrian’s wife, though there was perhaps no great love between them.
2
Q
What daughter of Matidia served a possibly more influential role in Hadrian’s life as one day becoming his wife?
A
Sabina
Fun Fact: Sabina was the daughter of Matidia, whom he first met when he was about ten years old and she had just been born; she married Hadrian.
