Zack Gordon 1/30/13 7 Cleopatra VII

RISE TO THE THRONE At the age of 18, Cleopatra took the throne. She was married to both her brothers (Ptolemy 13th, then later Ptolemy 14th). Ptolemy 13th drowned and 14th died of illness. She was forced into exile by Ptolemy 13th where she met Julius Caesar. She returned to Egypt pregnant with his baby and the support of the Roman Army. She was given the throne by Caesar.

ALLIANCES AND ENEMIES Cleopatra formed an alliance with Caesar (supposedly snuck into his room in a carpet). Her relationship with him caused outrage in Rome, she even gave birth to his son Caesarian in 47BCE at the age of 21. Caesar was assassinated in Rome. Left without her ally, she quickly married Mark Antony (one of 3 leaders of Rome). Cleopatra and Antony plotted to invade Rome and unity a divided empire. Octavian (Caesars nephew) defeated their army at the Battle of Actium.

LEGACY
After the defeat of Actium, both Antony and Cleopatra committed suicide. She was the mother of 3 children (1 Caesar/ 2 Antony). Her body has not been discovered, however, Dr. Hawass believes that her tomb is located near Alexandria. She is believed to be buried with Mark Antony. She spoken 7 languages fluently and was the last pharaoh of Egypt.

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Use the previous page and the website http://www.history.com/topics/cleopatra to complete the following. Write complete sentences with specific details from the texts. DO NOT PLAGARIZE. PARAPHRASE USING YOUR OWN VOCABULARY. Be thorough in your answers. Input Charts are the primary source for Unit Exams (30% HISTORY category), use as study guide. PROMPT 1.) According to Cleopatra: Early Life and Ascension to Throne, why is it challenging to recreate her history? 2.) Who are considered to be her parents? YOUR ANSWER It is challenging to recreate her history because since there was no real evidence of her early life. It is difficult to out all the pieces together. The people that are considered her parents were Ptolemy XII and Cleopatra V. 3.) Why was Cleopatras introduction to Julius It is important because he was a ruler of Rome Caesar important? and she had a lot of power and together they could rule a great city. 4.) What goddess did Cleopatra closely associate The goddess that was associated with Cleopatra herself? was Isis. 5.) What caused Egypt to experience inflation The thing that caused experience inflation and and hunger? hunger was the flooding of the Nile River. 6.) Describe Cleopatra relationship with Mark The relationship with Mark Anthony and her was Antony? he summoned Cleopatra to the Cicillan city of Tarus. 7.) In what battle were Antony and Cleopatra Anthony and Cleopatra battle that the defeated defeated? was Actium. 8.) Explain the circumstances around Cleopatras The circumstances around Cleopatras death was death. that she committed suicide. 9.) What makes Cleopatra a significant pharaoh? The thing that makes Cleopatra a significant Pharaoh she was the most 2nd most power out of all of the Pharoahs.

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