Alex McGregor January 30, 2013 Period 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.

Alex McGregor January 30, 2013 Period 7 Cleopatra VII

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 no contemporary accounts exist of Cleopatras life.

Her parents are considered to be Potlemy XII and Cleopatra V Tryphena. 3.) Why was Cleopatras introduction to Julius Cleopatras introduction to Julius Caesar was Caesar important? important because Cleopatra came back to Egypt pregnant after she was forced into exile and met him. 4.) What goddess did Cleopatra closely associate Cleopatra was closely associated with the goddess herself? Isis. 5.) What caused Egypt to experience inflation The Nile Rivers flooding failed to nourish the and hunger? crops causing hunger in Egypt. 6.) Describe Cleopatra relationship with Mark Cleopatras relationship with Mark Antony was so Antony? Cleopatra and Mark Antony could invade Rome together. When that failed, they both committed suicide. 7.) In what battle were Antony and Cleopatra Antony and Cleopatra were defeated in the Battle defeated? of Actium. 8.) Explain the circumstances around Cleopatras Before Cleopatras death, Mark Antony thought death. that she had committed suicide causing him to fall on a sword and die. The rumor ended up being false, but traumatize by the tragedy, Cleopatra locked herself in a room with a poisonous snake. 9.) What makes Cleopatra a significant pharaoh? Cleopatra went through many stages of sadness, but she was very brave and was a great leader considering that she helped Mark Antony invade Rome.

Alex McGregor January 30, 2013 Period 7 Cleopatra VII