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The Journeys of Hadrian Trivia Quiz

The Roman emperor Hadrian (reigned 117-138) is well known for his journeys throughout the Empire. Do you know where he was in what year?

A multiple-choice quiz by ja_boek. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
ja_boek

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
246,240

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. In what year was Hadrian in England? Hint

118

122

128

132

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Question 2 of 10

2. In what tragic year was Hadrian in Egypt? Hint

190

125

130

120

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Question 3 of 10

3. In what year did Hadrian NOT go to Athens? Hint

129

127

131

125

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Question 4 of 10

4. In what town was Hadrian proclaimed emperor on 11 August 117? Hint

Antiochia

Alexandria

Rome

Athens

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Question 5 of 10

5. When did Hadrian arrive at Rome for the first time as emperor? Hint

March 17, 118

August 25, 117

July 9, 118

January 1, 118

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Question 6 of 10

6. When did Hadrian spend the winter in Tarracco? Hint

121-22

124-25

123-24

122-23

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Question 7 of 10

7. Where did Hadrian spend the spring of 130? Hint

Palmyra

Miletus

Ephesos

Nicopolis

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Question 8 of 10

8. The Panhellenion was established during a visit to Athens. When? Hint

4th visit in 131-32

1st visit in 112

2nd visit in 124-25

3th visit in 128-29

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the name of the villa where Hadrian commissioned the construction of buildings he had seen during his voyages? Hint

Villa Adriana

Villa Panhellenica

Villa Italica

Villa Aegyptus

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Question 10 of 10

10. Did Hadrian visit his native Italica (in Spain) when he was emperor?

Yes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what year was Hadrian in England?

Answer: 122

In 122 Hadrian stayed in the province of Britannia, where he commissioned the construction of the famous wall named after him in order to protect the Romans from the barbarians.

2. In what tragic year was Hadrian in Egypt?

Answer: 130

Antinous, his adored and intimate male friend, drowned during a cruise on the Nile in the year 130. At the place where his beautiful beloved died Hadrian founded the city of Antinopolis. He also had him deified!

3. In what year did Hadrian NOT go to Athens?

Answer: 127

Hadrian stayed three times at Athens during his reign, but not in 127. Before he became emperor he was present in Athens in 112, since he was eponymous archon (chief magistrate) of the city that year.

4. In what town was Hadrian proclaimed emperor on 11 August 117?

Answer: Antiochia

He proclaimed himself emperor in Antiochia, immediately after the death of his guardian Trajan. The army agreed with it, the Senate did not. However, he managed to gain acceptance.

5. When did Hadrian arrive at Rome for the first time as emperor?

Answer: July 9, 118

Almost a year after he had become Roman Emperor he arrived at Rome, travelling through Asia Minor and the Balkans. After his arrival he had to settle some things with the Senate, which did not agree with his accession to the throne.

6. When did Hadrian spend the winter in Tarracco?

Answer: 122-23

Hadrian spent the winter of 122-23 in Spain, coming from Britannia and heading for Africa, where he spent the year 123.

7. Where did Hadrian spend the spring of 130?

Answer: Palmyra

The stayed at Palmyra on his way to Egypt in 130. He came from Athens and was on his long journey to Egypt, where he spent almost the whole of 130.

8. The Panhellenion was established during a visit to Athens. When?

Answer: 4th visit in 131-32

The League of Panhellenes was established in 131-32, but the ideas were already conceived in 125, during the Games of that year. However, in first instance the Panhellenion was assigned to Delphi. He was profoundly Hellenophile.

9. What is the name of the villa where Hadrian commissioned the construction of buildings he had seen during his voyages?

Answer: Villa Adriana

If you haven't been there yet, do visit it! It's in Tivoli, near Rome. This complex of 120 hectares is full of buildings modelled on other buildings which he found all over the Empire.

10. Did Hadrian visit his native Italica (in Spain) when he was emperor?

Answer: No

Probably he didn't like his family, but he embellished the town in absentia with Traianeum, an aqueduct and some other structures.

Source: Author ja_boek

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