Egypt basics
What does Pharaoh means?
"Great house"
Who is Ra?
God of the sun who ruled life and creation.
Who is Osiris?
God of the underworld and the deceased.
Why was Cleopatra not ethnically Egyptian?
She was not ethnically Egyptian because she descended from Greek Macedonians after Alexander the Great’s conquest.
What is the Battle of Actium?
This naval battle in 31 BCE marked the defeat of Antony and Cleopatra against Octavian.
What is Kemet?
Ancient Egyptians called their land “Kemet,” meaning “Black Land,” because of the rich soil left by the Nile floods.
Who is Anubis?
God of the dead and mummification.
who is Sekhmet?
Goddess of war and healing
What conflict did Cleopatra face with her brother, and how did she regain power?
Early in her reign, she was forced out of power by her brother but later regained the throne with Roman support.
What happened to Egypt after Cleopatra died?
After her death, Egypt became a Roman province.
What is Memphis?
This city was the first capital of Egypt and was known as the “Mansion of the Spirit of Ptah.”
Who is Bastet?
Cat goddess who protected families and households.
goddess of beauty, women, love and fertility
How did Cleopatra’s relationship with Julius Caesar affect her political position?
His support strengthened her political position in Egypt
How did Roman historians shape Cleopatra’s image, and why might it be misleading?
Roman writers portrayed her as manipulative and seductive to justify Rome’s conquest of Egypt.
How many dynasties were there approximately?
30 or more dynasties with 170 or more rulers
Who is Isis?
Goddess of magic, healing, and motherhood.
Who is Harus?
The god of war and the sky, pharaohs were considered "living Horus"
Who was Caesarion?
He was Cleopatra’s son with Caesar and was declared co-ruler.
What are some key things from Egypt?
Mummies,Pyramids,pharaohs
who is thoth?
god of writing and knowledge
Who is Set or Seth
God of chaos, desert and storm
Why was Mark Antony important for Cleopatra?
Because her alliance with this Roman leader helped secure her power and expand influence in the East.