Cleopatra VII: The Last Pharaoh — Questions and answers

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At what age did Cleopatra VII Philopator begin her rule as pharaoh of Egypt?

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  1. After she turned thirty
  2. At the age of sixteen
  3. When she was twenty-one years old
  4. At the young age of eighteen ✓

Answer: At the young age of eighteen

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Who did Cleopatra align herself with to consolidate her power during the conflict with her brother Ptolemy XIII?

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  1. Octavian
  2. A Roman general named Pompey
  3. Julius Caesar ✓
  4. Mark Antony

Answer: Julius Caesar

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Who arrived in Alexandria, Egypt, to meet with Cleopatra, as described on this page?

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  1. Mark Antony
  2. Julius Caesar ✓
  3. A Greek ambassador
  4. Octavian

Answer: Julius Caesar

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Who was the Roman general who visited Alexandria and was captivated by Cleopatra's presence and court?

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  1. Mark Antony ✓
  2. Octavian
  3. Julius Caesar
  4. Pompey the Great

Answer: Mark Antony

From page 4

Who is Caesarion, the young boy mentioned in Cleopatra's court?

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  1. Cleopatra's younger brother
  2. A Roman advisor's son
  3. A young Egyptian prince
  4. The son of Julius Caesar and Cleopatra ✓

Answer: The son of Julius Caesar and Cleopatra

From page 5

What battle led to Mark Antony's defeat and retreat, as described on this page?

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  1. The Battle of Zama
  2. The Battle of Pharsalus
  3. The Battle of Actium ✓
  4. The Battle of Philippi

Answer: The Battle of Actium

From page 6

Which temple did Cleopatra VII visit for her final preparations, as mentioned on this page?

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  1. The temple of Amun at Karnak
  2. The temple of Isis at Philae ✓
  3. The temple of Hathor at Dendera
  4. The temple of Horus at Edfu

Answer: The temple of Isis at Philae

From page 7

What news reached Cleopatra VII that made her realize her own end was near?

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  1. News of Antony's demise ✓
  2. News of a Roman invasion
  3. News of Octavian's victory
  4. News of a rebellion in Egypt

Answer: News of Antony's demise

From page 8

Which famous place in Alexandria is mentioned as a testament to Cleopatra's vision for Egypt?

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  1. The Lighthouse of Alexandria
  2. The Serapeum of Alexandria
  3. The Royal Palace of Alexandria
  4. The Library of Alexandria ✓

Answer: The Library of Alexandria

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What did Egypt become in the years following Cleopatra's reign?

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  1. A province of Rome ✓
  2. A part of the Persian Empire
  3. A Greek colony
  4. An independent kingdom

Answer: A province of Rome

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