All About Her
She knew several what?
*Bonus if you can name 3*
Languages
(Greek, Egyptian, and Latin)
Which continent is Egypt located on?
Africa
Who did Cleopatra marry?
*Bonus points if you can say his full name*
Her brother (Ptolemy XIII +100)
What is a skeleton?
The bones of a person remaining after they die.
What were the Pyramids used for?
Tombs for the pharaohs
Where is her family from?
Greece
Name two of the "wonders" discussed in our reading A.
Pyramids and Sphinx
Who were the two Romans involved with Cleopatra?
Julius Caesar and Marc Antony
A disease in your joints is...
arthritis
Name two of the roles on the teams building the Pyramids?
Some dug up rock, some moved rock, and some shaped the rock.
Name one of her children with Marc Antony.
*150 for just first names*
Alexander Helios, Cleopatra Selene II, and Ptolemy Philadelphus.
Who built the Pyramids?
Ordinary Egyptians (workers)
Who was Marc Antony?
He was one of the leaders of Rome and later had a relationship and 3 children with Cleopatra.
Someone who studies and digs for ancient artifacts is a...
archaeologist
What is an example of an alliance?
Answers may vary.
How old was she when she became queen?
18 years old
What is the name of the famous river that runs through Egypt?
Nile river
What happened to Marc Antony?
He committed suicide because he lost and Octavian was coming.
Describe an example of a "political move."
Answers may vary
How do scientists know that men and women both built the Pyramids?
Scientists found bones in a nearby cemetary and both men and women have similar injuries on their bones.
She was born closer to what than the Great Pyramids of Giza?
Our time
Who is the pharaoh credited with building the Great Pyramids of Giza?
Khufu
Why did Cleopatra get in a relationship with Julius Caesar?
She needed a powerful ally.
What is the legacy of Cleopatra?
She is remembered as a beautiful and intelligent woman who ruled ancient Egypt.
Who is Caesarion?
Cleopatra and Julius Caesar's son.