Who
Who was declared co-ruler with Cleopatra?
Her older brother Ptolemy
What does it mean to be forced into exhile?
Banished not allowed to return
When was Cleopatra born
69 BCE
Where did Cleopatra rule?
Egypt
Why is Cleopatra famous
She was one of the last rulers of Egypt
Who did Cleopatra build an alliance with?
Ceaser
What was Cleopatra hidden in when she met Ceasar
A rolled up carpet
When was she declared ruler. Meaning how old was she
18 years old
Where was Julius Ceasar from
Rome
Why was Cleopatra hidden when she met Ceasar
Because she was exhiled and needed to sneak back into the kingdom
Who did Cleopatra end up ruling with
Her younger brother Ptelomy
What happened to Ceasar
He was assassinated
When did Ceasar die?
44BCE
Where was Marc Antony from
Rome
Why did her ability to speak several languages help her as a ruler?
It helped her connect with her people.
Who did Cleopatra have a baby with
Julius Ceasar
What happened at the battle of Actium
Cleopatra and Marc Antony's forces were defeated
When was Cleopatra's forces defeated
30 BCE
What did Egypt become a part of after Cleopatra died?
The Roman Empire
Why did Cleopatra die?
People say she committed suicide by the bite of a snake.
Who defeated Cleopatra and Marc Antony
Octavius
What did becoming a part of the Roman empire mean for Egypt
When did Cleopatra die?
30 BCE
Where is Egypt located
Africa
Why did Octavian view Cleopatra as a threat
He thought she was a threat to Rome's stability