Chapter 2.2 power struggle : Livia and Octavian - power couple Flashcards
1
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who was Livia?
A
Livia was Octavian’s third wife
2
Q
how do women help the political careers of the husbands?
A
the marriage would help a political career as it would help to build alliances
3
Q
what made a good wife?
A
They were well behaved with duty and chaste
4
Q
who were Octavian first two wives?
A
Clodia and Scribonia
5
Q
What family was Livia apart off ?
A
the Claudii - a noble family
6
Q
Who were her two sons?
A
Tiberius and Drussus
7
Q
what is a Matrona ?
A
a married women
8
Q
what was the portrait of Livia made off? why is this significant?
A
Egyptian basenite - recently defeated Egypt at Actium
9
Q
when was the portrait of Livia made? why is this significant?
A
31BCE shortly after Actium - shows Livia to be strong, faithful and traditional unlike MA and Cleoparta.
